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{{short description|Indian video on demand service run by Zee Entertainment Enterprises}}
{{Short description|Indian video on demand service}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox website
{{Infobox website
| name = ZEE5
| name = ZEE5
| logo = Zee5 Official logo.svg
| logo = Z5-2026-Logo.png
| logo_size = 180px
| logo_size = 150px
| company_type = [[Subsidiary]]
| logo_caption = Logo of Zee5 as seen on their website on September 2026
| industry = {{hlist|[[Entertainment]]|[[Mass Media]]}}
| screenshot =
| owner = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]<br />{{small|(to be Merged with [[Sony Pictures Networks India|Sony India]])}}
| screenshot_size =
| caption =  
| industry = [[Entertainment]], [[mass media]]
| owner = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
| area_served = 190+ countries
| area_served = 190+ countries
| location_city = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| headquarters_city = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| url = {{url|https://www.zee5.com}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.zee5.com}}
| type = [[Over-the-top media service|OTT platform]]
| products = {{flatlist|
| products = {{flatlist|
* [[Streaming media]]
* [[Video on demand]]
* [[Video on demand]]  
* [[Digital distribution]]
* [[Digital distribution]]  
}}
}}
| services = {{flatlist|
| services = {{flatlist|
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| commercial = Yes
| commercial = Yes
| registration = Required
| registration = Optional
| launch_date = {{Launch date and age|df=y|2018|2|14}} (India)<br />{{Launch date and age|df=z|2021|6|22}} (USA)
| launched = {{Start date and age|df=y|2018|2|14}} (India)<br />{{Start date and age|df=z|2021|6|22}} (USA)
| language ={{hlist|
| website_type = [[OTT platform]]
[[Hindi language|हिंदी(Hindi)]]
| company_type = [[Subsidiary]]
[[Marathi language|मराठी(Marathi)]]
| language = {{hlist|Bengali|[[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]|English||Gujarati|Hindi|Kannada|Malayalam|Marathi|Odia|Punjabi|Tamil|Telugu}}
[[Tamil language|தமிழ்(Tamil)]]
| num_users = 119.5 million monthly ({{as of|December 2022}})<ref>{{cite web|title=Earnings Update for Q3 FY23 |url=https://assets.zee.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/13180730/Q3FY23-Earnings-Release.pdf |website=[[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]] |date=13 February 2023 |page=3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507195928/https://assets.zee.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/13180730/Q3FY23-Earnings-Release.pdf |archive-date=2023-05-07 |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[Telugu language|తెలుగు(Telugu)]]
[[Punjabi language|ਪੰਜਾਬੀ(Punjabi)]]
[[Kannada language|ಕನ್ನಡ(Kannada)]]
[[Malayalam language|മലയാളം(Malayalam)]]
[[Bengali language|বাংলা(Bengali)]]
[[Bhojpuri language|भोजपुरी(Bhojpuri)]]
[[Odia language|ଓଡ଼ିଆ(Odia)]]
[[Gujarati language|ગુજરાતી(Gujarati)]]
[[English language|English]]
}}
| num_users = {{increase}} 48.11 million (paid) 172 million monthly active users<ref>{{cite news|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/disney-plus-hotstar-paid-subscribers-8-million-netflix-amazon-eros-sony-balaji-zee-voot-2208730|title=Disney+ Hotstar Has Around 8 Million Paid Subscribers, Disney Claims|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=9 April 2020}}</ref>
| current_status = Active
| current_status = Active
}}
}}


'''ZEE5''' is an Indian [[Video on demand|subscription video on-demand]] and [[Over-the-top media service|over-the-top]] [[Streaming media|streaming]] service, run by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Netflix vs Amazon Prime Video vs Disney+Hotstar vs ZEE5 vs Alt Balaji vs Voot others: Subscription plans detailed|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/netflix-amazon-prime-video-hotstar-disney-plus-zee5-plans-pricing-benefits-6394913/|date=2020-05-07|website=[[The Indian Express]]|language=en-US}}</ref> It was launched in [[India]] on 14 February 2018 with content in 12 languages.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-with-ditto-tv-zee-eyes-a-game-changer-1656839 |title=With Ditto TV, Zee eyes a game-changer |publisher=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] India |date=1 March 2012}}</ref> The ZEE5 mobile app is available on Web, Android, iOS, Smart TVs, among other devices.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.exchange4media.com/45608_font-colorredflashed-yesterday-zee-enters-%E2%80%98over-the-top-tv%E2%80%99-segment-with-ditto-tv.html |title=Flashed Yesterday: Zee enters 'Over The Top TV' segment with Ditto TV |publisher=exchange4media.com |date=1 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812213742/http://www.exchange4media.com/45608_font-colorredflashed-yesterday-zee-enters-%E2%80%98over-the-top-tv%E2%80%99-segment-with-ditto-tv.html |archive-date=12 August 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> ZEE5 claimed 56 million monthly active users in December 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/over-the-top-services/zee5-maintains-momentum-with-563-mn-mau-in-third-quarter-190115|title=ZEE5 maintains momentum with 56.3 mn MAU in third quarter|date=15 January 2019|website=[[Indian Television]]}}</ref>
'''ZEE5''' or '''Z5''' is an Indian [[Video on demand#Subscription models (SVOD)|subscription video on-demand]] [[Over-the-top media service|over-the-top]] [[streaming television]] service owned by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Netflix vs Amazon Prime Video vs Disney+Hotstar vs ZEE5 vs Alt Balaji vs Voot others: Subscription plans detailed|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/netflix-amazon-prime-video-hotstar-disney-plus-zee5-plans-pricing-benefits-6394913/|date=2020-05-07|website=[[The Indian Express]]|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507124146/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/netflix-amazon-prime-video-hotstar-disney-plus-zee5-plans-pricing-benefits-6394913/|archive-date=2020-05-07|url-status=live}}</ref> It was launched in [[India]] on 14 February 2018 with content in 12 languages.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-with-ditto-tv-zee-eyes-a-game-changer-1656839 |title=With Ditto TV, Zee eyes a game-changer |publisher=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] India |date=1 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925033535/http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-with-ditto-tv-zee-eyes-a-game-changer-1656839 |archive-date=2015-09-25 |url-status=live }}</ref> The ZEE5 mobile app is available on Android, iOS, and BlackBerry.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.exchange4media.com/45608_font-colorredflashed-yesterday-zee-enters-%E2%80%98over-the-top-tv%E2%80%99-segment-with-ditto-tv.html |title=Flashed Yesterday: Zee enters 'Over The Top TV' segment with Ditto TV |publisher=exchange4media.com |date=1 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812213742/http://www.exchange4media.com/45608_font-colorredflashed-yesterday-zee-enters-%E2%80%98over-the-top-tv%E2%80%99-segment-with-ditto-tv.html |archive-date=12 August 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In December 2018, ZEE5 had 56.3 million monthly active users,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/over-the-top-services/zee5-maintains-momentum-with-563-mn-mau-in-third-quarter-190115 |title=ZEE5 maintains momentum with 56.3 mn MAU in third quarter |date=15 January 2019 |website=[[Indian Television]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190118022545/http://www.indiantelevision.com:80/iworld/over-the-top-services/zee5-maintains-momentum-with-563-mn-mau-in-third-quarter-190115 |archive-date=2019-01-18 |url-status=live }}</ref> increasing to 65.9 million by the end of 2020.<ref name="Deep">{{cite web|last1=Deep |first1=Aroon |title=Zee5 had 65.9 million monthly active users and 5.4 million daily active users in Q3FY21 |url=https://www.medianama.com/2021/02/223-zee-earnings-q3fy21-4/ |website=[[MediaNama]] |date=February 5, 2021 |access-date=2 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250324223916/https://www.medianama.com/2021/02/223-zee-earnings-q3fy21-4/ |archive-date=2025-03-24 |url-status=live }}</ref>
{{anchor|Ozee|DittoTV}}
==Merger==
On 15 February 2018, Zee consolidated dittoTV along with its advertising-supported streaming platform, OZEE (launched in February 2016),<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.medianama.com/2016/02/223-zee-launches-ozee/|title=Zee Digital launches online streaming platform ZEE5 – MediaNama|last=Pai|first=Vivek|website=www.medianama.com|date=26 February 2016|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160227062539/http://www.medianama.com:80/2016/02/223-zee-launches-ozee/|archive-date=2016-02-27|url-status=live}}</ref> into ZEE5. The merger unified Zee's digital operations into a single service featuring over 100,000 hours of movies, original series, television broadcasts, and music across 12 regional languages.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/c7MymlBR4d5jIrLUeFWRkO/Zee-Entertainment-launches-new-video-streaming-platform-Zee5.html| title=Zee Entertainment launches new video streaming platform Zee5| date=14 Feb 2018| work=Livemint.com| access-date=31 October 2018| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216183438/http://www.livemint.com:80/Consumer/c7MymlBR4d5jIrLUeFWRkO/Zee-Entertainment-launches-new-video-streaming-platform-Zee5.html| archive-date=2018-02-16| url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:OZee Logo.jpg|center|frameless|Ozee Logo (2016-2018)]]


==History==
=== dittoTV ===
'''{{anchor|Ozee}}Ozee''' was an Indian digital online platform that was launched in February 2016<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.medianama.com/2016/02/223-zee-launches-ozee/|title=Zee Digital launches online streaming platform ZEE5 – MediaNama|last=Pai|first=Vivek|website=www.medianama.com|date=26 February 2016|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref> by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]. As of 14 February 2018, the service has been integrated into ZEE5.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/c7MymlBR4d5jIrLUeFWRkO/Zee-Entertainment-launches-new-video-streaming-platform-Zee5.html| title=Zee Entertainment launches new video streaming platform Zee5| date=14 Feb 2018| work=Livemint.com| access-date=31 October 2018}}</ref> It aired shows from all of the Zee channel bouquets such as [[Zee TV]], [[& TV]], [[Zee Café]]. It aired [[Zindagi (TV channel)|Zindagi]] shows exclusively since Zindagi went Ozee-exclusive. The platform was ad-supported and also free of cost no matter what device used. It was shutdown due to ZEE5.
Launched in 2012 by Zee Entertainment Enterprises' digital arm, Zee Digital Convergence Limited, dittoTV was a subscription-based video-on-demand and over-the-top streaming platform.<ref name=":0" /> It distributed live television and catch-up programming across mobile devices, computers, and connected televisions, offering more than 100 live channels. The service operated in India and international markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, and featured an electronic programme guide, content recommendations, and multi-currency support.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-09-04 |title=Mobile TV apps enabling live streaming of TV channels on smartphones |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/computing/Mobile-TV-apps-enabling-live-streaming-of-TV-channels-on-smartphones/articleshow/16249355.cms |access-date=2026-09-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125035812/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/computing/Mobile-TV-apps-enabling-live-streaming-of-TV-channels-on-smartphones/articleshow/16249355.cms |archive-date=2021-01-25 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
[[File:DittoTV TV on the go.png|thumb|dittoTV Logo (2016-2018)]]
=== ZEE5 integration ===
ZEE5 has subsumed Zee's existing video streaming platforms: Ozee (advertising-based) and [[DittoTV]] (subscription-based), comes with 1 lakh (1 hundred thousand) hours of content including exclusive originals, Indian and international movies and TV shows, music, live television, health and lifestyle videos in 12 regional languages.


== Programming ==
== Programming ==
The platform started streaming web series in 2018 with ''[[Nanna Koochi]]'' (Telugu)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|title=ZEE5|url=https://comingsoon.zee5.com/comingsoon/index.php|access-date=2020-09-12|website=comingsoon.zee5.com}}</ref>'', [[America Mappillai]]'' (Tamil)<ref>{{Cite news|title=America Mappillai: A ZEE5 Originals Tamil Web Series|language=en|publisher=www.desiblitz.com|url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/america-mappillai-zee5-tamil-web-series|access-date=2018-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=ZEE5 launches its first Tamil original series 'America Mappillai'|language=en|publisher=www.desiblitz.com|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/zee5-launches-its-first-tamil-original-series-america-mappillai/|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref> and ''Dhatt Tere Ki'' (Hindi).<ref name="auto1" /> In the same year, the platform also introduced another web series titled, ''[[Kallachirippu]]'' which was produced by popular filmmaker [[Karthik Subbaraj]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=2018-07-24|title=ZEE5 to launch Tamil web series 'Kallachirippu'|language=en-GB|work=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/zee5-launch-tamil-web-series-kallachirippu/|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2018-07-25|title=Karthik Subbaraj is thrilled about web series Kallachirippu|language=en-US|work=[[The Indian Express]]|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/karthik-subburaj-kallachirippu-5274134/|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref> and ''[[Karenjit Kaur – The Untold Story of Sunny Leone]]'', a biographical web series on [[Sunny Leone]].
The service started streaming web series in 2018 with ''[[Nanna Koochi]]'' (Telugu),<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-18 |title=Upcoming Telugu Movies on Zee5 – Cinebuds |url=https://cinebuds.com/upcoming-telugu-movies-on-zee5/ |access-date=2024-02-01 |language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329074139/https://cinebuds.com/upcoming-telugu-movies-on-zee5/ |archive-date=2023-03-29 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web|title=ZEE5|url=https://comingsoon.zee5.com/comingsoon/index.php|access-date=2020-09-12|website=comingsoon.zee5.com|archive-date=31 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331004243/https://comingsoon.zee5.com/comingsoon/index.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[America Mappillai]]'' (Tamil)<ref>{{Cite news|title=America Mappillai: A ZEE5 Originals Tamil Web Series|language=en|publisher=desiblitz.com|url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/america-mappillai-zee5-tamil-web-series|access-date=2018-04-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419155822/https://www.desiblitz.com/content/america-mappillai-zee5-tamil-web-series|archive-date=2018-04-19|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=ZEE5 launches its first Tamil original series 'America Mappillai'|language=en|publisher=desiblitz.com|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/zee5-launches-its-first-tamil-original-series-america-mappillai/|access-date=3 August 2018|archive-date=23 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723140121/http://www.televisionpost.com/zee5-launches-its-first-tamil-original-series-america-mappillai/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and ''Dhatt Tere Ki'' (Hindi),<ref name="auto1" /> followed in the same year by ''[[Kallachirippu]]'', produced by popular filmmaker [[Karthik Subbaraj]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=2018-07-24|title=ZEE5 to launch Tamil web series 'Kallachirippu'|language=en-GB|work=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/zee5-launch-tamil-web-series-kallachirippu/|access-date=3 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803104508/https://www.bizasialive.com/zee5-launch-tamil-web-series-kallachirippu/|archive-date=2018-08-03|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2018-07-25|title=Karthik Subbaraj is thrilled about web series Kallachirippu|language=en-US|work=[[The Indian Express]]|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/karthik-subburaj-kallachirippu-5274134/|access-date=3 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725101130/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/karthik-subburaj-kallachirippu-5274134/|archive-date=2018-07-25|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Karenjit Kaur – The Untold Story of Sunny Leone]]'', and ''[[Life Sahi Hai]]''.<ref name="auto1" />


In 2018, ZEE5 was launched with original shows such as ''[[Nanna Koochi]]''',''''' ''[[America Mappillai]], [[Life Sahi Hai]] and [[Karenjit Kaur – The Untold Story of Sunny Leone]]'.<ref name="auto1" />''
In July 2019, ZEE5 and ALTBalaji announced that ZEE5 subscribers would get seamless access to ALTBalaji's originals in addition to existing ZEE5 content.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jha|first=Lata|date=29 July 2019|title=ZEE5 and ALTBalaji announce content alliance|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/zee5-and-altbalaji-announce-content-alliance-1564380834419.html|website=mint|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730153245/https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/zee5-and-altbalaji-announce-content-alliance-1564380834419.html|archive-date=2019-07-30|url-status=live}}</ref> ZEE5 made an exclusive deal with The Blunt for five web series, starting with ''Faltu Engineers''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indore: Local actors have a chance to make it big on world stage |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indore-local-actors-have-a-chance-tomake-it-big-on-world-stage |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714205042/https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indore-local-actors-have-a-chance-tomake-it-big-on-world-stage |archive-date=2022-07-14 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
In July 2019, ZEE5 and ALTBalaji announce content alliance – ZEE5 subscribers will get seamless access to ALTBalaji's originals in addition to existing ZEE5 content.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jha|first=Lata|date=29 July 2019|title=ZEE5 and ALTBalaji announce content alliance|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/zee5-and-altbalaji-announce-content-alliance-1564380834419.html|website=mint}}</ref>
 
=== Exclusive dubbed programming ===
OZEE aired these exclusive shows until getting integrated into Zee5.
* [[Totalmente Demais|Total Dreamer]] (Zindagi) (2017–2018)
* [[Bir Aşk Hikâyesi (A Love Story)|A Love Story]] (Zindagi) (2017–2018)
* [[Snowdrop (Ukrainian TV series)|Snowdrop]] (Zindagi) (2017–2018)
* [[Boys Over Flowers (TV series)|Boys Over Flowers]] (Zindagi) (2017–2018)
 
=== Live TV ===
All the shows owned by [[Zee TV]] were telecast on ZEE5. Music videos were in a separate section of the site; and it offered a wide collection of movies. Channels on-air on ZEE5 before integration with Zee included those broadcast as: [[Zee TV]], [[& TV]] (Hindi), [[Zee Keralam]] (Malayalam), [[Zee Marathi]] (Marathi), [[Zee Sarthak]] (Odia), [[Zee Kannada]] (Kannada), [[Zee Telugu]] (Telugu), [[Zee Bangla]] (Bengali), [[Zee Punjabi]] (Punjabi), [[Zee Tamil]] (Tamil), [[Zee Ganga]] (Bhojpuri) and [[Zee Café]] (English). Entertainment Channels not on ZEE5 included: [[Zee Anmol]] (old series taken from [[Zee TV]]), [[Zee Yuva]] (old series taken from [[Zee Marathi]] and [[Zee Yuva]]).


=== Original programming ===
=== Original programming ===
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=== Original series ===
=== Original series ===
{{For|List of ZEE5 original web series|List of ZEE5 original programming}}
{{For|List of ZEE5 original web series|List of ZEE5 original programming}}
=== Sports ===
In January 2023, ZEE5 became the official streaming partner for [[International League T20]] cricket, marking the service's entry into major sports streaming.<ref>{{cite web|date=24 March 2022|title=UAE T20 media rights. Zee bags media rights for UAE T20 league globally |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/zee-bags-media-rights-for-uae-t20-league-globally/article65456284.ece|website=TheHinduBusinessLine|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524094659/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/zee-bags-media-rights-for-uae-t20-league-globally/article65456284.ece|archive-date=2022-05-24|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024, ZEE5 added football to its sports catalogue by streaming [[Calcutta Football League]] matches.<ref>{{cite web|date=24 March 2022|title=ZEE5 Adds Calcutta Football League Live Streaming to Sports Content |url=https://www.adgully.com/zee5-adds-calcutta-football-league-live-streaming-to-sports-content-148229.html|website=Adgully|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718184548/https://www.adgully.com/zee5-adds-calcutta-football-league-live-streaming-to-sports-content-148229.html|archive-date=2024-07-18|url-status=live}}</ref>
In June 2026, ZEE5 secured the rights to stream all major FIFA tournaments in India from 2026 to 2034. This includes the [[2026 FIFA World Cup|2026]], [[2030 FIFA World Cup|2030]], and [[2034 FIFA World Cup]]s.


==HiPi==
==HiPi==
[[HiPi (App)|HiPi]] is a video sharing social platform<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/zee5-to-launch-an-indigenous-tiktok-rival-in-india|title=Zee5 to launch HiPi, an indigenous TikTok rival in India|website=techradar.com}}</ref> for Indian audiences where users can record and upload their own videos and can also view and engage with the videos shared by other people. Users can access the platform on the ZEE5 App for free.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/zee5-to-launch-a-made-in-india-rival-to-take-on-tiktok-71592490531190.html|title=Zee5 to launch a made-in-India rival to take on TikTok|website=tech.hindustantimes.com}}</ref>
HiPi is a video sharing social platform for Indian audiences, available free on the ZEE5 app, where users can record and upload their own videos and can also view and engage with the videos shared by other people.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/zee5-to-launch-an-indigenous-tiktok-rival-in-india|title=Zee5 to launch HiPi, an indigenous TikTok rival in India|website=techradar.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625072215/https://www.techradar.com/news/zee5-to-launch-an-indigenous-tiktok-rival-in-india|archive-date=2020-06-25|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/zee5-to-launch-a-made-in-india-rival-to-take-on-tiktok-71592490531190.html|title=Zee5 to launch a made-in-India rival to take on TikTok|website=tech.hindustantimes.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626120119/https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/zee5-to-launch-a-made-in-india-rival-to-take-on-tiktok-71592490531190.html|archive-date=2020-06-26|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
[[File:HiPi Logo.svg|200 px|thumb|center|HiPi logo]]


== Availability ==
== Availability ==
The service has been launched in every country, lastly in the [[United States]] on June 22, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=Mediawire|date=Jun 25, 2021|title=ZEE5 launches in the U.S. as world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content: Mega launch event with Priyanka Chopra Jonas - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/zee5-launches-in-the-u-s-as-worlds-largest-streaming-platform-for-south-asian-content-mega-launch-event-with-priyanka-chopra-jonas/articleshow/83832113.cms|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> ZEE5 has launched Ad Suite which has Ad Vault, Ampli5, Play5 and Wishbox. ZEE5 is also available for free on Vodafone Play (a streaming service of [[Vodafone Idea]]) and Airtel Xstream (a streaming service of [[Bharti Airtel]]). [[Vodafone Idea]] joined ZEE5 and formed a new channel known as ZEE5 Theater which airs original movies and shows of ZEE5 exclusively available on vodafone play and the Idea mobile and TV app.
The service was launched in the [[United States]] on 22 June 2021; ZEE5's Archana Anand and actress [[Priyanka Chopra Jonas]] attended.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=Mediawire|date=Jun 25, 2021|title=ZEE5 launches in the U.S. as world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content: Mega launch event with Priyanka Chopra Jonas|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/zee5-launches-in-the-u-s-as-worlds-largest-streaming-platform-for-south-asian-content-mega-launch-event-with-priyanka-chopra-jonas/articleshow/83832113.cms|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625062412/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/zee5-launches-in-the-u-s-as-worlds-largest-streaming-platform-for-south-asian-content-mega-launch-event-with-priyanka-chopra-jonas/articleshow/83832113.cms|archive-date=2021-06-25|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Keck |first=Catie |date=2021-06-22 |title=South Asian streaming service Zee5 launches in the US |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/22/22545555/zee5-streaming-service-launch-united-states |access-date=2024-11-24 |website=The Verge |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622195605/https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/22/22545555/zee5-streaming-service-launch-united-states |archive-date=2021-06-22 |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Mobile app ===
=== Mobile app ===
The platform also offers a mobile app on all platforms, and it has partnered with global tech giants like Applicaster,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zee5 partners with Israeli firm Applicaster to improve viewer experience|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/zee5-partners-with-israeli-firm-applicaster-to-improve-viewer-experience/article27710084.ece}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ZEE5 partners with Israeli tech company Applicaster|publisher=Business Standard|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/zee5-partners-with-israeli-tech-company-applicaster-119061000551_1.html}}</ref> Lotame, Talamoos and A.I. video enhancement startup Minute.ly to provide enhanced UI/UX and improved application performance.<ref>{{cite news|title=ZEE5 chooses Applicaster to enhance app experience|publisher=Rapid TV news|url=https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2019100357455/zee5-chooses-applicaster-to-enhance-app-experience.html#axzz62hZdntky}}</ref>
The service offers a mobile app on three platforms, and it has partnered with Applicaster,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zee5 partners with Israeli firm Applicaster to improve viewer experience|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/zee5-partners-with-israeli-firm-applicaster-to-improve-viewer-experience/article27710084.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923044107/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/zee5-partners-with-israeli-firm-applicaster-to-improve-viewer-experience/article27710084.ece|archive-date=2019-09-23|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ZEE5 partners with Israeli tech company Applicaster|publisher=Business Standard|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/zee5-partners-with-israeli-tech-company-applicaster-119061000551_1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611013617/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/zee5-partners-with-israeli-tech-company-applicaster-119061000551_1.html|archive-date=2019-06-11|url-status=live}}</ref> Lotame, Talamoos and A.I. video enhancement startup Minute.ly to provide enhanced UI/UX and improved application performance.<ref>{{cite news|title=ZEE5 chooses Applicaster to enhance app experience|publisher=Rapid TV news|url=https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2019100357455/zee5-chooses-applicaster-to-enhance-app-experience.html#axzz62hZdntky|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191004010437/https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2019100357455/zee5-chooses-applicaster-to-enhance-app-experience.html|archive-date=2019-10-04|url-status=live}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Wakanim]]
* [[Wakanim]]
* [[Anime on Demand]]
* [[Anime on Demand]]
* [[Funimation]]
* [[VRV (streaming service)|VRV]]
* [[VRV (streaming service)|VRV]]
* [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|https://www.zee5.com}}
*{{Official website|https://www.zee5.com/global}}


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Latest revision as of 23:10, 19 October 2026

ZEE5
Logo of Zee5 as seen on their website on September 2026
Type of businessSubsidiary
Type of site
OTT platform
Available in
  • Bengali
  • Bhojpuri
  • English
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Marathi
  • Odia
  • Punjabi
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
Area served190+ countries
OwnerZee Entertainment Enterprises
IndustryEntertainment, mass media
Products
Services
  • Film production
  • Film distribution
  • Television production
Websitewww.zee5.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
Users119.5 million monthly (As of December 2022)[1]
Launched14 February 2018; 8 years ago (2018-02-14) (India)
22 June 2021; 5 years ago (2021-06-22) (USA)
Current statusActive

ZEE5 or Z5 is an Indian subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming television service owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[2] It was launched in India on 14 February 2018 with content in 12 languages.[3] The ZEE5 mobile app is available on Android, iOS, and BlackBerry.[4] In December 2018, ZEE5 had 56.3 million monthly active users,[5] increasing to 65.9 million by the end of 2020.[6]

Merger[edit | edit source]

On 15 February 2018, Zee consolidated dittoTV along with its advertising-supported streaming platform, OZEE (launched in February 2016),[7] into ZEE5. The merger unified Zee's digital operations into a single service featuring over 100,000 hours of movies, original series, television broadcasts, and music across 12 regional languages.[8]

Ozee Logo (2016-2018)
Ozee Logo (2016-2018)

dittoTV[edit | edit source]

Launched in 2012 by Zee Entertainment Enterprises' digital arm, Zee Digital Convergence Limited, dittoTV was a subscription-based video-on-demand and over-the-top streaming platform.[3] It distributed live television and catch-up programming across mobile devices, computers, and connected televisions, offering more than 100 live channels. The service operated in India and international markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, and featured an electronic programme guide, content recommendations, and multi-currency support.[9]

dittoTV Logo (2016-2018)

Programming[edit | edit source]

The service started streaming web series in 2018 with Nanna Koochi (Telugu),[10][11] America Mappillai (Tamil)[12][13] and Dhatt Tere Ki (Hindi),[11] followed in the same year by Kallachirippu, produced by popular filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj,[14][15] Karenjit Kaur – The Untold Story of Sunny Leone, and Life Sahi Hai.[11]

In July 2019, ZEE5 and ALTBalaji announced that ZEE5 subscribers would get seamless access to ALTBalaji's originals in addition to existing ZEE5 content.[16] ZEE5 made an exclusive deal with The Blunt for five web series, starting with Faltu Engineers.[17]

Original programming[edit | edit source]

For ZEE5 original films, see List of ZEE5 original films.

Original series[edit | edit source]

For List of ZEE5 original web series, see List of ZEE5 original programming.

Sports[edit | edit source]

In January 2023, ZEE5 became the official streaming partner for International League T20 cricket, marking the service's entry into major sports streaming.[18] In 2024, ZEE5 added football to its sports catalogue by streaming Calcutta Football League matches.[19]

In June 2026, ZEE5 secured the rights to stream all major FIFA tournaments in India from 2026 to 2034. This includes the 2026, 2030, and 2034 FIFA World Cups.

HiPi[edit | edit source]

HiPi is a video sharing social platform for Indian audiences, available free on the ZEE5 app, where users can record and upload their own videos and can also view and engage with the videos shared by other people.[20][21]

Availability[edit | edit source]

The service was launched in the United States on 22 June 2021; ZEE5's Archana Anand and actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended.[22][23]

Mobile app[edit | edit source]

The service offers a mobile app on three platforms, and it has partnered with Applicaster,[24][25] Lotame, Talamoos and A.I. video enhancement startup Minute.ly to provide enhanced UI/UX and improved application performance.[26]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Earnings Update for Q3 FY23" (PDF). Zee Entertainment Enterprises. 13 February 2023. p. 3. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "Netflix vs Amazon Prime Video vs Disney+Hotstar vs ZEE5 vs Alt Balaji vs Voot others: Subscription plans detailed". The Indian Express. 7 May 2020. Archived from the original on 7 May 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "With Ditto TV, Zee eyes a game-changer". DNA India. 1 March 2012. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "Flashed Yesterday: Zee enters 'Over The Top TV' segment with Ditto TV". exchange4media.com. 1 March 2012. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "ZEE5 maintains momentum with 56.3 mn MAU in third quarter". Indian Television. 15 January 2019. Archived from the original on 18 January 2019.
  6. ↑ Deep, Aroon (5 February 2021). "Zee5 had 65.9 million monthly active users and 5.4 million daily active users in Q3FY21". MediaNama. Archived from the original on 24 March 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  7. ↑ Pai, Vivek (26 February 2016). "Zee Digital launches online streaming platform ZEE5 – MediaNama". www.medianama.com. Archived from the original on 27 February 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  8. ↑ "Zee Entertainment launches new video streaming platform Zee5". Livemint.com. 14 February 2018. Archived from the original on 16 February 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  9. ↑ "Mobile TV apps enabling live streaming of TV channels on smartphones". The Times of India. 4 September 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2026.
  10. ↑ "Upcoming Telugu Movies on Zee5 – Cinebuds". 18 January 2024. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "ZEE5". comingsoon.zee5.com. Archived from the original on 31 March 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  12. ↑ "America Mappillai: A ZEE5 Originals Tamil Web Series". desiblitz.com. Archived from the original on 19 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  13. ↑ "ZEE5 launches its first Tamil original series 'America Mappillai'". desiblitz.com. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  14. ↑ "ZEE5 to launch Tamil web series 'Kallachirippu'". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. 24 July 2018. Archived from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  15. ↑ "Karthik Subbaraj is thrilled about web series Kallachirippu". The Indian Express. 25 July 2018. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  16. ↑ Jha, Lata (29 July 2019). "ZEE5 and ALTBalaji announce content alliance". mint. Archived from the original on 30 July 2019.
  17. ↑ "Indore: Local actors have a chance to make it big on world stage". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 14 July 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  18. ↑ "UAE T20 media rights. Zee bags media rights for UAE T20 league globally". TheHinduBusinessLine. 24 March 2022. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022.
  19. ↑ "ZEE5 Adds Calcutta Football League Live Streaming to Sports Content". Adgully. 24 March 2022. Archived from the original on 18 July 2024.
  20. ↑ "Zee5 to launch HiPi, an indigenous TikTok rival in India". techradar.com. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020.
  21. ↑ "Zee5 to launch a made-in-India rival to take on TikTok". tech.hindustantimes.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2020.
  22. ↑ "ZEE5 launches in the U.S. as world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content: Mega launch event with Priyanka Chopra Jonas". The Times of India. Mediawire. 25 June 2021. Archived from the original on 25 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  23. ↑ Keck, Catie (22 June 2021). "South Asian streaming service Zee5 launches in the US". The Verge. Archived from the original on 22 June 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  24. ↑ "Zee5 partners with Israeli firm Applicaster to improve viewer experience". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 September 2019.
  25. ↑ "ZEE5 partners with Israeli tech company Applicaster". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 11 June 2019.
  26. ↑ "ZEE5 chooses Applicaster to enhance app experience". Rapid TV news. Archived from the original on 4 October 2019.

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