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  • Zee Kannada to telecast new show ‘Puttakkana Makkalu’ on 13 Dec

    Zee Kannada to telecast new show ‘Puttakkana Makkalu’ on 13 Dec

    Mumbai: Zee Kannada has announced a new fiction show “Puttakkana Makkalu” that will premiere on 13 December and air every Monday to Friday at 7:30 p.m.

    Former minister and National Award-winning actress Umashree is all set to make a comeback to the small screen with this fiction show. She will be seen playing the lead role of the mother of three daughters – Puttakka.

    Along with Umashree, stars like Manju Bhashini, Ramesh Pandit, Karthik Mahesh, Hamsa Sarika Raj, Renuka, Guru Hegade, Sunanda Hospet and other budding actors like Sanjana, Akshara, Shilpa, Nisha, Dhanush as well as Santhosh and Gajendra of “Comedy Kiladigalu” fame are a part of the star cast.

    Aruru Jagadish of “Jothe Jotheyali” fame is directing this show, while JS Productions is producing it. The co-producers on board for the show are Pradeep Ajri and Pareekshit MS, while the story is being developed by the Zee Kannada team and the screenplay and dialogues by Satyaki. The title song of the serial is already a hit with lyrics written by Harshapriya and music by Poornachandra Tejaswi and sung by Panchama Jeeva.

    Based in Devipura in Mandya district, “Puttakkana Makkalu” follows the hardships of Puttakka. After her husband abandons her for not giving birth to a male child, her life starts revolving around her three daughters – Sahana, Sneha, and Suma.

  • ZEEL’s South GECs acquire rights to ‘KGF Chapter 2’

    ZEEL’s South GECs acquire rights to ‘KGF Chapter 2’

    Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), south cluster channels including ZEE Kannada, ZEE Tamil, ZEE Telugu and ZEE Keralam have secured the rights for “KGF Chapter 2“. The film will premiere on TV after its theatrical release in the respective regional languages.

    Directed by Prashanth Neel, produced by Hombale Films and starring Yash, the first part of the film surpassed the Rs 100 crore mark in terms of worldwide box office collections within a week of its release. The film has become the highest-grossing Kannada language entertainer to ever hit the screens.

    “We are thrilled to bring the most anticipated movie in the country to every screen in the South through the TV acquisition rights of KGF Chapter 2 in all four southern languages. This is yet another firm step we have taken as a brand to keep our promise to the audience and provide the best of entertainment in the comfort and safety of their homes. With this association, we are glad to present our viewers with quality content that is larger-than-life and appeals to diverse audiences across the world and enhances our connection with them,” said ZEEL, cluster head – South, Siju Prabhakaran.

    “ZEE Keralam proudly acquires the satellite rights of KGF 2. KGF Chapter 1 has a cult following in Kerala and we are excited to bring to our loyal viewers this mega entertainer,” said ZEE Keralam, business head, Santosh J Nair.

    “We are pleased to announce that we have associated with ZEE’s South Cluster for the satellite rights of our magnum opus KGF Chapter2, for the southern languages. With our partnership with ZEE’s South cluster of channels, we are confident to expand our reach to a wider audience,” said Hombale Films producer, Vijay Kirangandur.

    “With KGF Chapter 2, we have tried to enhance the spirit and scale of KGF legacy to provide the best cinematic experience for our fans. We hope to create and witness a greater euphoria with our grand release. And we are confident that KGF Chapter 2 will be showered with the same love and affection and will script a new benchmark in the film industry,” Kirangandur added.

    “KGF 2 holds a very special place in my heart. My director Prashant Neel, producer Vijay Kirgandur and I have a vision that has been very different and approachable and we are grateful that the audiences believe in the work we believe in. The love and support from the audiences have been immense and I am glad that the film from the region I hail from has managed to bring oneness amongst our audiences pan India. I am elated to associate with ZEE’s South cluster of channels that have been entertaining Indian audiences since its inception. I would like to extend my gratitude to ZEE and wish them the best. I hope we continue to have successful associations for our future projects,” said actor Yash.

    “KGF Chapter 2” teaser garnered 208 million views digitally, including trending at the top spot on Twitter and YouTube. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, Srinidhi Shetty, and Raveena Tandon as lead characters.

  • ZEE Kannada’s new show ‘Hitler Kalyana’ to take off on 9 August

    ZEE Kannada’s new show ‘Hitler Kalyana’ to take off on 9 August

    Mumbai: Regional GEC, ZEE Kannada has announced the launch of its new show ‘Hitler Kalyana’. Premiering 9 August, the show will air every Monday to Friday at 7 pm only on ZEE Kannada and ZEE Kannada HD.

    ‘Hitler Kalyana’ is the story of three daughters-in-law who set out in search of a suitable bride for their father-in-law Ram and each, for her own vested interests, gets him married to Leela. The lead characters Ram and Leela appear as chalk and cheese, and yet commence a relationship together, thus unfolding the story, a statement said.

    “There are many in life who are quick to point our weaknesses and curb our confidence by saying ‘Nīvu adannu māḍalu sādhyavilla’. Hitler Kalyana’s feel-good story will make you realize that not everything needs to be perfect in order to make things work,” said ZEE Kannada and ZEE Picchar business head, Raghavendra Hunsur. “The story will follow the journey of a girl who has been doubted her entire life but doesn’t lose her optimism. Through her innocent and earnest attempts, she displays a never-say-die spirit that is truly endearing. The story is entertaining and motivating all at once,” Hunsur added.

  • Zee Kannada to air new show Krishna Sundari from 17 May

    Zee Kannada to air new show Krishna Sundari from 17 May

    Mumbai: Popular Kannada channel Zee Kannada is all set to launch its new dubbed fiction show titled Krishna Sundari on 17 May. The new show will be aired on the channel at 07.00 PM daily.

    Krishna Sundari is the Kannada dubbed version of the Telugu serial Krishna Tulasi starring Aishwarya H and Dileep R Shetty in the lead roles. The series had its premiere on Zee Telugu on 21 February, and garnered positive responses from critics and audiences alike. It should be noted that Krishna Tulasi itself is an official remake of a ZeeBangla series Krishnakoli. 

    The new TV show revolves around the life of Shyama, an average-looking young folk singer who marries a well-to-do affluent man of values, Akhil.  It entails the journey of Shyama through various ups and downs as she becomes a music sensation with the encouragement and support of her husband and proves how superficial beauty can be surpassed by sheer talent through her success.

    The show will be aired every day at 7:00 PM only on Zee Kannada and Zee Kannada HD. 

  • Zee Kannada brings the world television premiere of ‘Hero’

    Zee Kannada brings the world television premiere of ‘Hero’

    KERALA: Zee Kannada is all set to enthrall audiences with the world premiere of Hero on 9 May at 7 pm. The film will have its premiere on Zee Kannada and Zee Kannada HD. 

    Hero, directed by M Bharath Raj is a dark comedy, and it features Rishab Shetty and debutante Ganavi Laxman in the lead roles. The supporting star cast includes Pramod Shetty, Pradeep Shetty, and Ugramm Manju. 

    The film revolves around the life of Hero (Rishab Shetty) who gets dumped by his girlfriend (Ganavi Laxman). At one point in time, Hero re-enters the life of his girlfriend to take revenge, but he was not aware of the problems he could face. 

    The awkward meeting of the two exes soon turns into a bitter-sweet reunion as Hero realises that his ex-girlfriend is stuck in an abusive marriage with a goon. He has a sudden change of heart and wants to be her guardian angel, but what seemed like an easy escape turns into a cat and mouse chase where the hero and heroine face hilarious misadventures, dark secrets, and several obstacles. 

    Rishab Shetty has produced Hero. B Ajaneesh Loknath has composed the music for this film, while Aravind S Kashyap has cranked the camera. Hero had its theatrical release on 5 March 2021, and it received positive responses from critics and audiences alike. 

  • Zee Kannada strengthens afternoon band with ‘No.1 Sose’

    Zee Kannada strengthens afternoon band with ‘No.1 Sose’

    KERALA: With people in Karnataka cloistered in their homes due to the second wave of Covid2019, Zee Kannada has rolled out a new drama series — No.1 Sose to keep the fresh content flowing.

    No.1 Sose is a Telugu-dubbed serial, and it handles a powerful women-centric subject. The show addresses deep-rooted prejudices and bias against illiterate women, and it also tries to redefine the relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. 

    The new drama series will premiere on at 1 pm on 10 May 2021 and air Monday to Friday on Zee Kannada and Zee Kannada HD. 

    The dubbed show stars veteran actress Sudha Chandran as Vagdevi, the lead character. The original Telugu serial marked her comeback on screen after a gap of 35 years and this will be her entry into the Kannada television industry. The role of her daughter-in-law Saraswathi is portrayed by Madhumita. The show explores the worlds of two different women with contrasting personalities, who elevate each other.

    “We are delighted to launch No.1 Sose which will bring in a whirlwind of change in our social fabric with its unique storyline. With a focus on redefining the relationships of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, we are confident that No.1 Sose will become a household favourite very soon and help,” said Zee Kannada business head Raghavendra Hunsur. 

  • Zee Kannada all set for world television premiere of ‘Shadow’

    Zee Kannada all set for world television premiere of ‘Shadow’

    NEW DELHI: On 26 April, the Karnataka government imposed a complete lockdown in the state to curb the spread of Covid2019. As people are staying indoors in the state, Zee Kannada has given a special surprise to the audiences with the world television premiere of Shadow on 2 May. 

    This high-voltage crime thriller will be televised for the first time on Zee Kannada and Zee Kannada HD channels at 7.30 PM this Sunday. 

    Shadow is directed by Ravi Gowda and stars Vinod Prabhakar, Umesh Anna, Sharath Lohitashwa, Khilado Lokesh, and Shobita Rana in the lead roles. 

    The film narrates the story of a common man who lodges a police complaint regarding his missing shadow. As the investigation progresses, cops become more baffled when the complainant tells them about a ‘divine revelation’ he had about a particular road accident. Therefore, the police not only reopen the investigation into the accident but also look at it as a possible murder. 

  • Zee Kannada ushers in Ugadi with fresh content line-up

    Zee Kannada ushers in Ugadi with fresh content line-up

    MUMBAI: Zee Kannada went big with the festival  celebrations ahead of this year’s Ugadi. This Kannada new year witnessed the channel teasing the audience with a glimpse of what’s in store within their favourite shows and characters as part of a content refresh exercise. It was done with style and grandeur during the Zee Kutumba Utsava event which saw all the Zee Kannada characters come together to celebrate Ugadi.

    Staying true to the brand philosophy, 'Bayasid'dha Bāgilu Tegiyōṇa', which translates to “Open Doors to Possibilities”, to inspire viewers, especially women, to take initiatives and rise above circumstances to craft their own destiny, the content refresh exercise will see Zee characters surging ahead in quest of their goals which the audience has been curiously looking forward to over 100s of episodes. The channel also announced the launch of two new fictions whose lead characters reflect the channel’s brand philosophy.  The Zee Kutumba Utasava also saw the powerful Naari Shakti of Zee Kannada unveil the specially crafted promos which gave the audience a glimpse of the ‘high points’ that are coming their way.

    Based on the insights from extensive consumer research, Zee Kannada’s content refresh aims to provide entertaining content to its audience that they are most expecting and cater to their anticipation. This content refresh exercise includes inducing radical developments in the storylines of Kamali, Paaru, Gattimela, Jothe Jotheyali, Sathya and Naagini 2, along with the announcement of the launch of two new fiction shows, Hitler Kalyana and Puttakkana Makkalu that will keep viewers glued to the channel during the upcoming competitive season of IPL and other competition IPs.

    The channel has also crafted six brand ident films that reflect the Kannadathana from across the length and breadth of Karnataka. The films are aimed to trigger the pride of being Kannadigas through a beautiful and honest portrayal of various cultural levers and connecting them with Zee Kannada’s brand philosophy of Bayasida Baagilu Tegeyona.

    The campaign breaks with an extensive multimedia plan, for over 12 weeks, covering the length and breadth of Karnataka, ensuring a top-of-mind recall amongst its audience.

     Zee Kannada and Zee Picchar business head Raghavendra Hunsur said, “The guiding philosophy at Zee Kannada has always been to bring in fresh and differentiated content to our viewers. With the launch of the two fiction shows and the newly curated high points for the current series, we hope to further heighten the entertainment quotient for our viewers.” 

  • Zee Kannada’s Sathya meets real-life Sathya characters of Karnataka this International Women’s Day

    Zee Kannada’s Sathya meets real-life Sathya characters of Karnataka this International Women’s Day

    MUMBAI: Every year International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March to celebrate women, their rights and their achievements. This year, Zee Kannada pledges unique women of Karnataka on this honor. Sathya, the most rated show in the regional television market along with being one of Zee Kannada’s and Karnataka’s most impactful shows, sketches the life of a woman, Sathya, who overcomes hardships and fights fearlessly to become a woman of not just the house but also her society. Drawing inspiration from the role of Sathya, Zee Kannada began a quest for similar real-life characters who despite facing the harsh realities and struggles, emerge triumphant as a strong woman who has carved her own identity.

    The research led Sathya to learn about distinct real-life Sathya characters – Sowmya Rani, an auto driver from Mysuru; Sumalatha who works in the night shift at a petrol bunk in Mandya; Roopa Alisa a Go Pink Premium Cabs driver in Bengaluru and Uma Reddy a Swiggy delivery partner in Bengaluru.

    Womanhood is laced with many complexities imposed by culture, society and familial responsibilities. Sathya, the four superwomen and millions of other women have the power to inspire lives, win hearts and above all, change mindsets and create their own identity

    More importantly the show, its character, the Naanu Sathya initiative and all of Zee Kannada’s other shows question the status quo around gender inequality and showcase real life stories of women who excel in fields that are “male centric” and inspire millions of aspiring women who want to prove themselves in fields that the society has marked as “not for women”.  Naanu Sathya is one such initiative that looks to break that stereotype and change the lens through which society sees what a woman can or cannot do.

     Zee Kannada and Zee Picchar business head Raghavendra Hunsur said, “We believe in the power of storytelling and the impact it has on our viewers. With Sathya, we have worked towards blending imperative social issues that women face with an intriguing plot line. Successfully inspiring lives, we go a step further marking this International Women’s Day by honoring and encouraging more such women in our society. Zee Kannada will continue to tell stories that inspire millions to ‘Open Doors to Possibilities’ that help translate dreams to reality.”

  • Colors Kannada, Zee Kannada to have fresh content from 1 June

    Colors Kannada, Zee Kannada to have fresh content from 1 June

    MUMBAI: Kannada entertainment channels Colors Kannada and Zee Kannada will come up with a line-up of new shows from 1 June. After Tamil Nadu, Kannada government has also allowed Kannada television producers to resume shooting of shows from 25 May amid strict lockdown.

    Colors Kannada has launched a new brand promise ‘Banna Hosadagide, Bandha Bigiyagide’ which means ‘The color is new, the bond is stronger and unbreakable”, aptly summarising the channel’s refreshed and strengthened spirit. It has also launched a video campaign featuring popular regional artistes, depicting the ‘new normal’ way of life.

    Viacom18 business head – Kannada entertainment cluster Parameshwar Gundkal says: “We understand that viewers have been missing out on their daily dose of fresh entertainment and starting 1 June, the channel will return to their homes with fresh episodes of all its existing shows.”

    The new campaign, which is live on-air on Colors Kannada and its digital platforms, will be carrying out on-ground activations with its artists, while they follow norms of social-distancing, says Gundkal.

    Meanwhile, Zee Kannada is re-launching a new line-up of new a format where Subbalakshmi Samsara and Radha Kalyana, which ended abruptly, and other fiction shows such as Malgudi Days at 6.30 pm, followed by Kamali at 7 pm, Paaru at 7.30 pm, Gattimela at 8 pm, Jothe Jotheyali at 8.30 pm, Naagini 2 at 9 pm, Yareni Mohini at 9.30 pm and Bramhagantu at 10 pm. All of them have been scheduled with revised time slots to cater to the needs of the viewers.

    Zee Kannada and Zee Picchar business head Raghavendra Hunsur says, “With this latest permit, we are happy to equip the Kannada audience with solid entertainment for the remaining lockdown period. We believe in strictly adhering to all norms for every channel member’s safety. We hope to steer out of this pandemic soon and we promise to keep our viewers safely entertained at home.”

    The Yeddyurappa government has granted permission to shoot with a list of do’s and don’ts that need to be followed by crew members during shooting. The producers are only allowed to shoot inside the studio and outdoor shoots are strictly prohibited. The crew members should be provided with masks, sanitizers, and adhere to strict social distancing norm.

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