As we delve into Q2 2025, the streaming landscape continues its relentless expansion, with platforms vying for viewer attention. ZEE5, a significant player in the Indian OTT space, had a particularly eventful period from April to June. From surprise hits and critical darlings to a few notable misses, let’s break down the platform’s performance, highlighting the content that captivated audiences and the trends that emerged.
April 2025
The two big titles that gained significant attention this month were Logout and Daveed. The former, starring Babil Khan, was a surprise hit, earning praise for the young actor’s mesmerising and emotionally deep performance. Also released on April 18th, the Malayalam movie Daveed performed well with audiences.
Plus, Ayyana Mane, ZEE5’s first-ever original Kannada series, was warmly welcomed by viewers, earning praise for its music, plot, screenplay, and strong performances.
Kaafir (starring Dia Mirza) was a well-received, heartfelt one-time watch. Kingston, however, garnered mixed reactions from viewers.
May 2025
ZEE5 dropped plenty of titles in May, but the one that really generated significant online buzz was Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Costao, marking his return to powerful roles. The platform followed this success with the Bengali thriller Bohrupi, widely praised for its intense story, standout performances, and emotional depth.
The platform also added Agnyathavasi to its Kannada collection, which earned praise for its handling of themes like forgiveness and guilt, and for the leading man, Rangayana Raghu.
Interrogation was another noteworthy title on ZEE5 this month. Despite some screenplay issues, it excelled brilliantly. It builds claustrophobic tension through dialogue, silence, and subtle cues. Beyond the mystery, it delves into guilt, trauma, and manipulation.
Another decent title that flew slightly under the radar, Andhar Maya, received strong user reviews, with praise directed at its striking visuals, compelling concept, and gripping thriller elements.
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June 2025
Shriya Pilgaonkar’s excellent performance couldn’t save Chhal Kapat – The Deception, as the majority of viewers lamented its disjointed narrative, poor direction, and lack of effort from the supporting cast.
Despite a seemingly decent plot centred on serial deaths and an investigation, Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting suffered from a painfully dull screenplay, poor direction, and narration, culminating in a ridiculous climactic twist.
Devil’s Double Next Level (a standard horror-comedy) and Detective Sherdil (a predictable and safe mystery with an underused cast) both received mixed reviews. However, Ground Zero, despite its underwhelming theatrical performance, gained appreciation on OTT for Emraan Hashmi’s realistic acting and the subtlety of its narrative.
Prince and Family was a well-received family entertainer, lauded for its emotional depth and social media commentary. The Marathi drama Ata Thambaycha Naay! was recognized as a solid entertainer, balancing drama, sentiment, and technical skill.
Bengali entries made a strong showing: Parineeta earned praise for its heartfelt story, strong performances (especially Subhashree’s), and beautiful music. Bibhishon received acclaim for its intelligent writing, powerful narrative, and critique of police brutality.