This August, ZEE5 Global – the world’s leading streaming platform for South
Asian content available globally across 190+ countries – brings spine-tingling horror in Marathi language with the World Digital Premiere of Jarann. Starring the powerhouse performer Amruta Subhash, this critically acclaimed horror-thriller is set to premiere exclusively on Marathi ZEE5 Global on 8 th August. Presented by Anees Bazmee in association with A&N Cinema’s LLP and A3 Events & Media Services Production and written and directed by the visionary Hrishikesh Gupte.
Jarann dives deep into the unsettling world of a family haunted by buried secrets and the terrifying consequences that emerge when the past refuses to stay buried. As fear grips their reality, a long-suppressed secret resurfaces — revealing how unhealed trauma can manifest in the most haunting of ways. Blending supernatural suspense with intense emotional drama, the film reinforces ZEE5 Global’s commitment to bold, genre- defying regional storytelling.
“With Jarann, I wanted to reimagine horror not just as fear of the unknown, but as a reflection of our inner wounds, secrets, and suppressed emotions. The story is about the ghosts we carry – emotional, psychological, and ancestral. Working with a performer like Amruta Subhash brought immense depth to the narrative.
– Writer and Director Hrishikesh Gupte
Following its impactful theatrical release, Jarann garnered critical acclaim for its unconventional take on horror — moving beyond jump scares to explore psychological depths and emotional vulnerability. Now, viewers across the globe can experience this chilling story from the comfort of their homes in the regional language.
Amruta Subhash delivers a powerful performance as a woman caught between fear and truth, her emotional arc forming the soul of the narrative. There are also impactful performances by Anita Date, Kishore Kadam, Avanee Joshi, Rajan Bhise, Seema Deshmukh in supporting roles.
V.R. Hema, Chief Channel Officer – Zee Marathi and Business Head – Marathi ZEE5 said,
Actor Amruta Subhash shared, “Stepping into the world of Jarann was both intense and deeply fulfilling. Hrishikesh’s storytelling is layered and deeply human — it’s not just about scares, but the shadows of the past that we carry within us. I hope the audience doesn’t just get scared but also feels the vulnerability and humanity behind that fear. That’s what makes Jarann so special to me”.
Actor Anita Date-Kelkar said, “Jarann was unlike anything I’ve done before. It wasn’t just about the fear you see — it was about the fear you feel, the kind that creeps in slowly and stays with you. Hrishikesh Gupte’s vision was so precise yet so open to interpretation, and as an actor, that’s a gift. Every scene demanded emotional honesty, even in silence. Working alongside such a committed team, especially someone as powerful as Amruta, was creatively energizing and deeply moving.”
(Contributed by Maithili Bachani)