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Zee5 and Zee Music Company debut first Malayalam hip‑hop series
✍️ Indian Television Dot Com
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 03:38 AM
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Zee5, in partnership with Zee Music Company, has launched a new Malayalam‑language hip‑hop series, marking the genre’s first foray into regional streaming content.
Zee5 announced today that it is rolling out a Malayalam‑language hip‑hop series in collaboration with Zee Music Company. The series, produced for the streaming platform, will feature local artists and aim to blend contemporary hip‑hop beats with Malayalam lyrical themes.
The partnership seeks to tap into the growing appetite for regional content among Indian digital audiences, especially younger viewers who are embracing global music trends while staying rooted in local culture. Episodes will be released weekly on Zee5’s app and website, with accompanying tracks available on Zee Music’s streaming channels.
Industry observers note that this is the first dedicated Malayalam hip‑hop series, signalling a diversification of the Indian music and entertainment landscape. The launch could open doors for more regional rap talent to reach wider audiences and encourage similar ventures across other Indian languages.
The partnership seeks to tap into the growing appetite for regional content among Indian digital audiences, especially younger viewers who are embracing global music trends while staying rooted in local culture. Episodes will be released weekly on Zee5’s app and website, with accompanying tracks available on Zee Music’s streaming channels.
Industry observers note that this is the first dedicated Malayalam hip‑hop series, signalling a diversification of the Indian music and entertainment landscape. The launch could open doors for more regional rap talent to reach wider audiences and encourage similar ventures across other Indian languages.