Dharamveer 2: Streaming Now On ZEE5, Unveiling Anand Dighe's Legacy And Eknath Shinde's Journey

ZEE5, a leading Indian streaming platform, has announced the digital premiere of 'Dharamveer 2 - Mukkam Post Thane'. This Marathi biographical political drama continues the story of Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe. Prasad Oak stars as Dighe, with Kshitish Date playing Maharashtra's Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Directed by Pravin Tarde and produced by Zee Studios and Saahil Motion Arts, the sequel is now available on ZEE5.

'Dharamveer 2' explores Eknath Shinde's political journey after parting ways with Shiv Sena in 2022. The film highlights his challenges as Anand Dighe's successor amid changing political dynamics. With Mahesh Limaye's impressive cinematography and a captivating musical score, the film aims to engage audiences while honouring Dighe's legacy.

Manish Kalra, ZEE5 India's Chief Business Officer, expressed excitement about adding 'Dharamveer 2' to their regional film collection. He stated, "As a platform committed to delivering diverse and compelling content, Dharamveer 2 is another significant addition to our ever-growing library of regional films. The story resonates with the political landscape today, and we are confident that the film's powerful narrative, combined with stellar performances will deeply engage our viewers. At ZEE5, we continue to prioritize content with real relatable stories with authentic characters and Dharamveer 2 is a testament to that commitment."

Director Pravin Tarde shared his experience of creating the sequel: "Having the opportunity to create a sequel to 'Dharamveer' has been an enriching journey. Crafting a biographical drama is a beautiful challenge; I aimed to ensure that the story remains engaging while staying true to the essence of Anand Dighe and Eknath Shinde's lives. And the love from audiences' have been truly gratifying. Also, I want to thank Prasad Oak and Kshitish Date for their dedication, passion and performance. It is one for the history books. As the film premieres on ZEE5 now, I am excited to share this journey with a broader audience, and I hope the love continues to grow in the future."

Prasad Oak described playing Anand Dighe Saheb as both challenging and transformative: "Portraying Anand Dighe Saheb has been both a challenge and a life-changing experience for me. The audience's love and blessings during the theatrical release have been overwhelming, and I hope that this enthusiasm continues with the world digital premiere on ZEE5. It is a great honour for any actor to get to portray such a remarkable, loved and applauded personality like Anand Dighe Saheb so while there was pressure to perform, there was also an opportunity to punch above my weight and deliver a blockbuster performance". While I have had the privilege of working on many films throughout my career, this one remains closest to my heart and has provided me with immense recognition. I'm excited for the opportunity to share Anand Dighe Saheb's remarkable journey with viewers around the world."

The film is available exclusively on ZEE5 from October 25 onwards.