ArdorComm Media News Network
July 31, 2026
Zee Music Company has expanded its footprint in the South Indian entertainment industry by acquiring the music rights for a diverse lineup of upcoming films across Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada cinema. The move reinforces the company’s strategy of building a strong multilingual music catalogue and expanding its pan-India presence.
One of the key additions to its portfolio is the Malayalam film I’m Game, featuring Dulquer Salmaan, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Mysskin, Kathir, Antony Varghese, and Parth Tiwari. Directed by Nahas Hidayath, the film’s soundtrack has been composed by Jakes Bejoy, with its trailer expected to be released shortly.
Zee Music stated that its expansion in the southern market gained momentum following the success of the Malayalam film Balan: The Boy, directed by Chidambaram with music by Sushin Shyam.
In Telugu cinema, the company has secured music rights for several anticipated projects, including Vikramarka, Pallaburusu, Happy Journey, Mega 158, NBK 111, Kanaka Durga, and VenkyAnil5. The films feature prominent actors such as Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Kajal Aggarwal, Nayanthara, Sanjay Dutt, Venkatesh, Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh, and Krithi Shetty, with music composed by Thaman S and G.V. Prakash Kumar.
The company’s Malayalam slate has also expanded with Credit Score, while its Kannada catalogue now includes Birbal: Case 2, Vibhrama, and Mangala Gowri. In Tamil, Zee Music has acquired the music rights for Slumdog: 33 Temple Road, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Tabu, with music by Harshavardhan Rameshwar.
Further strengthening its multilingual portfolio, Zee Music has secured the music rights for Toxic, starring Yash and produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. The acquisition covers the film’s Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam versions.
Beyond feature films, the company has entered the television and digital entertainment space through a partnership with ZEE5 Malayalam for the upcoming hip-hop reality show Kerala Underground. As part of the collaboration, Zee Music has acquired the show’s music rights and released its promotional anthem featuring Dabzee, The Imbachi, MC Couper, and Parimal Shais.
Commenting on the expansion, Sujal Parekh, Chief Business Officer at Zee Music Company, said the partnership with Wayfarer Films for I’m Game marks another milestone in strengthening the label’s presence in the Malayalam market while supporting its broader pan-India growth strategy. He also expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with composer Jakes Bejoy to bring quality music to audiences across multiple languages.
The newly acquired slate of films and projects is expected to be released throughout 2026 and 2027.
Source: Economic Times