Sankranthiki Vasthunaam (Telugu) running on Zee5 Global – stars Venkatesh Daggubati, Aishwarya Rajesh, Meenakshi Chowdary, and Upendra Limaye… is directed by Anil Ravipudi and has dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam and also had its TV premiere on ZEE Telugu.
Sankrantiki Vasthunaam is a hilarious roller coaster of emotions, blending family drama with uproarious comedy. The story follows YD Raju, a retired police officer, played by Venkatesh
Daggubati, who’s living a quiet life with his wife Bhagyalakshmi (played by Aishwarya Rajesh) and ex-girlfriend Meenakshi (played by Meenakshi Chowdary). When a renowned tech
entrepreneur is kidnapped, Raju is pulled back into action, forced to team up with his past to save the day. What ensues is a comedy of errors, unforgettable moments, and witty references to classic film tropes, all while exploring the changing dynamics of family, love, and the digital age. With quirky characters, unpredictable twists, and laugh-out-loud moments, this film leaves you wondering: can Raju save the day—and what else is lurking around the corner? The excitement is just beginning!
Kudumbasthan (Tamil) is directed by Rajeshwar Kalisamy in his debut outing, this laugh-out-loud drama brings together an all-star cast featuring K. Manikandan and Saanve Megghana in the lead, with Nivedita Rajappan, Guru Somasundaram, R. Sundarrajan, and Kudassanad Kanakam adding their own hilarious touch. Naveen (Manikandan), a lovable but hopelessly unlucky graphic designer, finds his life spiraling into chaos when he loses his job right after his wife, Vennila (Megghana), reveals she’s pregnant. What follows is a rollercoaster of bad decisions, mounting debts, and enough awkward family moments to make you cringe—and laugh till you cry!
Naveen’s desperate attempts to keep his mounting financial woes and unemployment a secret turn his life into a circus. From a botched bakery venture to a failed real estate scheme, our hero’s luck could hardly get worse—until his status-obsessed brother-in-law, Rajendran (Somasundaram), starts passing judgment like it’s an Olympic sport.
The plot thickens when Naveen’s grand plan to keep up appearances in front of his judgmental family blows up spectacularly. With a pregnant wife, a shattered ego, and a family gathering on the horizon, Naveen must face his greatest challenge yet: can he salvage his pride before everything blows up in his face? Or will he become the punchline of his own life’s joke?
Game Changer (Hindi) – Directed by S. Shankar, Game Changer premiered on ZEE5 Global on 7 March 2025.
Produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations, Game Changer revolves around the life of Ram Nandan (played by Ram Charan), who is determined to expose corruption within the political system after a tragedy strikes his family. His father, Appanna had dreams of a corruption free society and Ram is committed to realizing that vision despite facing formidable opposition from the corrupt Chief Minister Bobbil Mopidevi, portrayed by SJ Suryah. Will Ram overcome the corrupt forces bent on destroying him, or will he be consumed by the deadly political game?
Text and photos source – Zee5 Global, March 2025.
