ZEE5 Tamil kicks off 2026 with a thrilling entertainment lineup – Pongal celebrations begin with Jiiva & Andrea Jeremiah!!
ZEE5 Tamil has started 2026 in spectacular fashion, leading the way in delivering gripping thrillers and action-packed entertainment. With a strong lineup of films and series featuring stories that keep viewers on the edge of their seats, ZEE5 Tamil is set to deliver intense narratives and immersive viewing experiences like never before this year.
ZEE5 Tamil’s momentum for 2026 has already begun. Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Janagan’ music launch event recorded the highest number of first-day subscribers for any ZEE5 content to date. This was followed by the immense audience reception for Kavin’s film “Mask,” ensuring a strong start to the year for ZEE5.
Continuing this success, ZEE5 Tamil has released a special Pongal brand film starring Jiiva and Andrea Jeremiah. This celebration further reinforces its promise of delivering thrilling entertainment to its viewers, with the tagline “This Pongal on ZEE5 – A Thrilling Pongal,” ensuring that the festive season will be filled with suspense, excitement, and compelling storytelling.
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Set against the backdrop of traditional Pongal celebrations, the brand film takes an unexpected turn with a mysterious incident. Jiiva plays a determined investigating officer, while Andrea becomes the central character in the mystery. Combining the warmth of the festive setting with a neo-noir thriller atmosphere, this story reflects ZEE5 Tamil’s diverse thriller content plan for 2026. From this Pongal, ZEE5 Tamil is also offering a strong lineup of films to its viewers. This includes the critically acclaimed film “Sirai” starring Vikram Prabhu and L.K. Akshay Kumar, and the sequel to the blockbuster horror film Demonte Colony. Additionally, original series such as “Paartha Nyabagam Illaiyo” starring Samuthirakani and Once Upon a Time in Kayamkulam are also featured.
Speaking about ZEE5 Tamil’s 2026 content plan, Lloyd C. Xavier,
Business Head – Tamil & Malayalam ZEE5, Senior Vice President (SVP) – Marketing, South India said:
“ZEE5 Tamil steps into 2026 with a clear vision of delivering thrilling and impactful entertainment. The overwhelming response to the Dhanush music festival and Kavin’s Mask film reflects the audience’s appetite for powerful content. With our Pongal celebration plan and an exciting lineup of films and series, we are determined to reach new heights in Tamil OTT entertainment and engage audiences throughout the year.”
Actor Jiiva, who is the face of this celebration, said:
“Working with ZEE5 Tamil has been a wonderful experience. The team is completely focused on delivering thrilling and engaging stories that connect directly with the audience. This Pongal film perfectly reflects the festive spirit and excitement that viewers can expect from ZEE5 Tamil this year.”
Actress Andrea Jeremiah said:
“Working on this film was a very enjoyable experience. I really liked how they creatively incorporated the promotion of the “Mask” film into it. I was also happy to work with my friend Jiiva. I am eagerly waiting to see how the audience will receive it.” With a content lineup packed with thrilling suspense thrillers, blockbuster films, and action-packed series, ZEE5 Tamil is set to take festive and year-round entertainment for its viewers to new heights, making 2026 a landmark year for the Tamil OTT landscape.
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