ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, announced the premiere of the successful Telugu movie - Karthikeya 2 today. Written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the mystery action-adventure saga features audience favourite cast members Nikhil Siddharth and Anupama Parameswaran in leading roles, followed by Harsha Chemudu, Adithya Menon, Srinivasa Reddy in prominent roles. The film also features legendary actor - Anupam Kher in a cameo. Karthikeya – 2 will premiere on the platform on October 5 in Telugu and Tamil languages.
After receiving an overwhelming response to the first instalment, the makers introduced its sequel which garnered a phenomenal response from the audience. The second instalment recorded an exceptional box-office performance with a massive collection of Rs 120+ Cr. Based on Hindu mythology, the mystery thriller seamlessly weaves into the story the hills of Govardhan, lanes of Dwaraka, the desert of Bundelkhand and rivers of Himachal Pradesh, reflecting India’s splendid diversity. Produced by Abhishek Agarwal Arts and People Media Factory, Karthikeya – 2 focuses on its protagonist, Karthikeya’s pursuit for the truth. It leads him to unearthing the power of the ancient Indian belief system and Tatva of Lord Sri Krishna.
With Karthik Ghattamneni’s top-notch cinematography and Kaala Bhairava’s music, Karthikeya 2’s transcendental universe successfully narrates the story of the protagonist’s journey. Premiering on the platform in three languages, the film will cater to the audience across 190+ countries and territories.
Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global said, “We have seen an increasing demand for Indian regional language content across the global diaspora and are always looking to stay a step ahead of this. We are now extremely happy to bring to our viewers the mystery adventure film ‘Karthikeya 2’ as a sequel to the original blockbuster. ”
Commenting on the film Nikhil Siddhartha expressed “Being an integral part of a magnum opus franchise like Karthikeya 2 was indeed a pleasure. The film has the right mix of mythology combined with modern science. The story-telling experience is vivid, and I would want a larger set of audience to witness it. This is only possible once it releases on a platform like ZEE5 Global that caters to 190+ countries. I cannot wait for viewers to experience the opulence and epicness of Karthikeya 2.”
Anupama Parameswaran further added “Getting under the skin of Mugdha was truly a surreal experience. Discovering clues and trying to unearth hidden truths as members of a secret society was like walking in a museum. I have been a history fanatic all my life. I love reading about codes, symbols, archaeologists, ancient excavations and more. The story of Karthikeya 2 captivated me so much I had to give a nod. Through the OTT release, I am glad this captivating story reaches many more.”
“After a roaring success at the box office, I was overwhelmed. As a filmmaker, I have always been fascinated by stories of Indian mythology. But my vision is to get the maximum audience to witness this movie and make them aware of our Indian Mythology. With ZEE5 Global premiering it in 3 languages, we are taking it to every length and breadth of the nation and I am sure the OTT release will be another blockbuster performance.” Director - Chandoo Mondeti concluded.
Get ready to watch ‘Karthikeya 2’ streaming from 5th October on ZEE5 Global!
