Sequels such as “Sunflower 2,” “Duranga 2,” “The Broken News 2,” “Gadar 2,” “Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout,” “Abar Proloy,” “Khichdi 2,” “Taj 2,” and “Kashmir Files Unreported” have dominated South Asian-focused streamer ZEE5 Global. And with good reason.
Among other insights, the platform says that shows and films with sequels have proven to be a strategic asset, contributing to 23% of total subscriptions for the financial year 2023-24. Success is particularly strong within the drama, crime and thriller genres, internal data seen by Variety has revealed. These genres align with viewer preferences, as previously indicated by ZEE5 Global.
Original content from ZEE5’s franchises accounts for 20-25% of overall original content viewership, the data shows. Hindi-language series like “Sunflower 2,” “Duranga 2” and “The Broken News 2” led the viewership charts, with “Abar Proloy,” a Bengali-language spin-off, making it into the top 10 most-watched series.
In the movie category, “Gadar 2,” starring Sunny Deol, topped the charts,...
Among other insights, the platform says that shows and films with sequels have proven to be a strategic asset, contributing to 23% of total subscriptions for the financial year 2023-24. Success is particularly strong within the drama, crime and thriller genres, internal data seen by Variety has revealed. These genres align with viewer preferences, as previously indicated by ZEE5 Global.
Original content from ZEE5’s franchises accounts for 20-25% of overall original content viewership, the data shows. Hindi-language series like “Sunflower 2,” “Duranga 2” and “The Broken News 2” led the viewership charts, with “Abar Proloy,” a Bengali-language spin-off, making it into the top 10 most-watched series.
In the movie category, “Gadar 2,” starring Sunny Deol, topped the charts,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Prachi Desai, Parul Gulati, Sahil Vaid, Vaquar Shaikh, Ankit Bhardwaj, Dinker Sharma, Shruti Bapna, Surbhi Rohra
Director: Aban Bharucha Deohans
Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
What’s Good: The procedural part of a crime investigation is deftly shown. This includes how the police correlate observation and thought with evidence and forensic angles. The performances are more than competent and there is a tangible atmosphere in most of the film. I also liked the unexpected turns that come at periodic intervals and the way the villain’s unrepentant character is presented.
What’s Bad: The script not only meanders in places but, more importantly, incorporates silly gaffes and flaws that could have been completely eliminated by some basic thinking. The post-climactic sequence where the cops are discussing the case jars...
Star Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Prachi Desai, Parul Gulati, Sahil Vaid, Vaquar Shaikh, Ankit Bhardwaj, Dinker Sharma, Shruti Bapna, Surbhi Rohra
Director: Aban Bharucha Deohans
Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
What’s Good: The procedural part of a crime investigation is deftly shown. This includes how the police correlate observation and thought with evidence and forensic angles. The performances are more than competent and there is a tangible atmosphere in most of the film. I also liked the unexpected turns that come at periodic intervals and the way the villain’s unrepentant character is presented.
What’s Bad: The script not only meanders in places but, more importantly, incorporates silly gaffes and flaws that could have been completely eliminated by some basic thinking. The post-climactic sequence where the cops are discussing the case jars...
- 4/18/2024
- by Rajiv Vijayakar
- KoiMoi
Veteran Indian actor Manoj Bajpayee had to get his head around plenty of jargon when starring in ZEE5 Global’s Silence sequel.
“It was enjoyable, but also very challenging,” Bajpayee told Deadline about the Silence 2 shoot. “It was difficult remembering all the forensic technical words and trying to educate myself with forensic procedures.”
Starring Bajpayee and Prachi Desai in the lead roles, Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout is a direct-to-digital release on the ZEE5 Global streaming platform, which premiered yesterday.
After starring in the first instalment titled Silence… Can You Hear It?, Bajpayee returned for Silence 2, where he plays leading investigator Acp Avinash Verma, tasked with analyzing a mass shootout that takes place in a Mumbai night club. Layers begin to peel, however, as something bigger, deeper and darker appears at play.
Bajpayee has starred in more than 100 movies and TV shows, winning numerous awards. Past credits include Gangs of Wasseypur,...
“It was enjoyable, but also very challenging,” Bajpayee told Deadline about the Silence 2 shoot. “It was difficult remembering all the forensic technical words and trying to educate myself with forensic procedures.”
Starring Bajpayee and Prachi Desai in the lead roles, Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout is a direct-to-digital release on the ZEE5 Global streaming platform, which premiered yesterday.
After starring in the first instalment titled Silence… Can You Hear It?, Bajpayee returned for Silence 2, where he plays leading investigator Acp Avinash Verma, tasked with analyzing a mass shootout that takes place in a Mumbai night club. Layers begin to peel, however, as something bigger, deeper and darker appears at play.
Bajpayee has starred in more than 100 movies and TV shows, winning numerous awards. Past credits include Gangs of Wasseypur,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
Silence… Can You Hear It?, the first film in the series was an easy watch, if not the best. Director Aban Bharucha Deohans in the first film did not divert much from the plot, which made the movie watchable. The same director has now come back with a second film in the series that brings back the same old cops from the first film. Silence 2 is about a shootout at a bar, as the title suggests, which leads to many revelations as the investigation begins.
Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout is a two-hour, twenty-two-minute film. I’m not sure what the director was thinking but nothing in the film justifies this runtime. The movie begins with Acp Avinash Verma, Ips, and his team, the Special Crime Unit, being called to investigate a shootout that happened at a local bar named Night Owl, and one of the...
Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout is a two-hour, twenty-two-minute film. I’m not sure what the director was thinking but nothing in the film justifies this runtime. The movie begins with Acp Avinash Verma, Ips, and his team, the Special Crime Unit, being called to investigate a shootout that happened at a local bar named Night Owl, and one of the...
- 4/16/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
New Delhi, April 11 (Ians) Get ready for an exhilarating week ahead on the Ott, packed with captivating stories — from the riveting true tale of ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, to the adrenaline-pumping sequel ‘Silence 2’.
Here is a list of five titles that have caught the attention of Ians —
‘Fallout’:
Based on one of the beloved video game franchises, ‘Fallout’ is the story of haves and haves not in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have.
The series stars Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Choudary, Michael Emerson, and Moises Arias. While filmmaker Jonathan Nolan directed the first three episodes of the eight-episode first season, he co-produced the series with his wife Lisa Joy under their banner, Kilter Films.
‘Fallout’ will premiere in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, starting April 11 on Prime Video.
‘Heartbreak High’ season 2:
The Australian series is created by Michael Jenkins and Ben Gannon.
Here is a list of five titles that have caught the attention of Ians —
‘Fallout’:
Based on one of the beloved video game franchises, ‘Fallout’ is the story of haves and haves not in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have.
The series stars Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Choudary, Michael Emerson, and Moises Arias. While filmmaker Jonathan Nolan directed the first three episodes of the eight-episode first season, he co-produced the series with his wife Lisa Joy under their banner, Kilter Films.
‘Fallout’ will premiere in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, starting April 11 on Prime Video.
‘Heartbreak High’ season 2:
The Australian series is created by Michael Jenkins and Ben Gannon.
- 4/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 8 (Ians) Actor Vaquar Shaikh has opened up on the challenges during the shoot of the upcoming film ‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’, saying it was shot during the rains and the studio was filled with water.
Vaquar plays the role of inspector Raj Gupta in Manoj Bajpayee and Prachi Desai-starrer thriller film.
Talking about the challenges on ‘Silence 2’, Vaquar, who is currently seen in ‘Anupamaa’ said: “Silence one was smooth. ‘Silence 2’ was shot during the rains. The studio was filled with water still we were shooting. We shot for 7-8 days in heavy rains. We were not supposed to dub as we needed the sync sounds so that was also a challenge.”
Vaquar called it a great experience working with Manoj.
“The icing on the cake is the opportunity to share screen space with Manoj Bajpayee, widely regarded as one of the finest actors in the world today.
Vaquar plays the role of inspector Raj Gupta in Manoj Bajpayee and Prachi Desai-starrer thriller film.
Talking about the challenges on ‘Silence 2’, Vaquar, who is currently seen in ‘Anupamaa’ said: “Silence one was smooth. ‘Silence 2’ was shot during the rains. The studio was filled with water still we were shooting. We shot for 7-8 days in heavy rains. We were not supposed to dub as we needed the sync sounds so that was also a challenge.”
Vaquar called it a great experience working with Manoj.
“The icing on the cake is the opportunity to share screen space with Manoj Bajpayee, widely regarded as one of the finest actors in the world today.
- 4/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
ZEE5 enthusiasts, get ready for an electrifying sequel as “Silence 2” is set to hit your screens soon! Building upon the success of its predecessor, this thrilling mystery promises to keep you on the edge of your seats once again.
Renowned actor Manoj Bajpayee returns as the astute Acp Avinash, leading the charge alongside Prachi Desai and the formidable Special Crime Unit. With gripping storytelling and intense performances, “Silence 2” is poised to delve deeper into the realms of suspense and intrigue.
Manoj Bajpayee: ‘Silence 2’ Coming Soon On ZEE5… #ZEE5 [@ZEE5India] is back with another chapter of their thrilling mystery #Silence.#ManojBajpayee [@BajpayeeManoj] as Acp Avinash, #PrachiDesai [@ItsPrachiDesai] and the Special Crime Unit are coming soon with #Silence2.… pic.twitter.com/wViFDaddI9
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 27, 2024
Following the success of the first installment, expectations are sky-high for this sequel, and fans are eagerly anticipating the unraveling of new mysteries. As...
Renowned actor Manoj Bajpayee returns as the astute Acp Avinash, leading the charge alongside Prachi Desai and the formidable Special Crime Unit. With gripping storytelling and intense performances, “Silence 2” is poised to delve deeper into the realms of suspense and intrigue.
Manoj Bajpayee: ‘Silence 2’ Coming Soon On ZEE5… #ZEE5 [@ZEE5India] is back with another chapter of their thrilling mystery #Silence.#ManojBajpayee [@BajpayeeManoj] as Acp Avinash, #PrachiDesai [@ItsPrachiDesai] and the Special Crime Unit are coming soon with #Silence2.… pic.twitter.com/wViFDaddI9
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 27, 2024
Following the success of the first installment, expectations are sky-high for this sequel, and fans are eagerly anticipating the unraveling of new mysteries. As...
- 3/27/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
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