Mrs. Movie Largest Opening Weekend
ZEE5’s Latest Original Mrs. Starring Sanya Malhotra Clocks the Platform’s Largest Opening Weekend
ZEE5, India and Bharat’s largest home-grown video streaming platform and multilingual storyteller, proudly celebrates the outstanding success of Mrs., achieving the platform’s biggest opening weekend ever, with 150 Mn streaming minutes. Starring the exceptionally versatile star, Sanya Malhotra, the film has struck a chord with audiences across India since its premiere, delivering a compelling narrative that has translated into exceptional viewership figures. In addition to this, the film has emerged as the most searched-for movie with user rating of 4.6/5 on Google, along with garnering an impressive 7.3 IMDb rating.
With an overwhelming response from viewers, Mrs. has emerged as one of the most-loved films on ZEE5, reaffirming the platform’s commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging, and diverse storytelling. The film recorded the biggest opening weekend on the platform and beyond its massive viewership, Mrs. has also garnered widespread industry acclaim, with notable praise from veterans like Gajraj Rao, filmmakers like Vikramaditya Motwane, Vasan Bala, Sonam Nair, Sumit Purohit, and celebrated actors like Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Radhika Madan, Pulkit Samrat, Shriya Pilagaonkar, Saqib Saleem, Tillotama Shome, Akshay Oberoi, Amol Parashar, amongst others, who lauded its refreshing narrative and powerful execution.
By championing bold, female-led narratives like Mrs., ZEE5 continues to create space for impactful cinema that resonates deeply with audiences, embodying the platform’s philosophy of sparking conversations to ignite meaningful societal change. Produced by Jio Studios in association Baweja Studios, the film is available to watch in Hindi to audiences across the globe.
Shresth Gupta, Vice President of Marketing for SVOD India and Global at ZEE5, stated, “The phenomenal response to Mrs. reaffirms ZEE5’s commitment to storytelling that sparks meaningful change. As part of our #ZEE5GameChangers campaign, the film challenges stereotypes, offering a fresh, empowering perspective. Its impressive viewership highlights the growing demand for transformative content, and we remain dedicated to bringing such impactful stories to our audiences.”
Arati Kadav, the director of the film shared, “Working on Mrs. has been an extraordinary journey, and I’m overwhelmed with the love that the film is receiving. ZEE5 has been a fantastic partner- the right platform – in bringing this story to life and ensuring it reaches so many audience across the globe. Sanya’s powerful portrayal of lead has been universally appreciated and young girls and women all over the world are identifying with it.”
She added, “I am grateful to my producer Harman Baweja, Baweja Studios and Jio Studios for trusting and guiding me in telling this story. The overwhelming response from viewers all over the world and the deep personal connection audiences are having with Mrs is a testament to the power of strong stories that challenge perspectives.”
Expressing her excitement over the film’s success, actor Sanya Malhotra stated, “It’s incredibly heartwarming to see how audiences have embraced Mrs. This film holds a special place in my heart, and witnessing its impact on viewers across the country is truly rewarding. Mrs. is not just a story – it’s a statement.”
With Mrs., ZEE5 continues to solidify its position as the go-to platform for compelling narratives, resonating with diverse audience segments. The film’s success further amplifies ZEE5’s dedication to offering premium content that blends entertainment with thought-provoking storytelling.
