Marathi Hit ‘Rubaab’ heads to ZEE5 after Strong Theatrical Run

Marathi film Rubaab is set to reach global audiences as it prepares for its digital premiere on ZEE5 Global.

The film, directed by Shekhar Bapu Rankhambe and produced by Zee Studios alongside Zankar Films, impressed audiences during its theatrical run earlier in 2026.

Now, its upcoming streaming release aims to bring the story to a wider and more diverse audience worldwide.

At its core, Rubaab explores the emotional journey of Suraj and Vaishali, whose relationship is shaped by love, pride and personal identity.

The narrative examines how ego and self-respect can both strengthen and challenge human connections, offering a culturally grounded and relatable storyline.

The film blends romance, drama and action, capturing the highs and lows of relationships with emotional depth and authenticity.

Rubaab stars Sambhaji Sasane and Sheetal Patil in lead roles, supported by Vishal Shirtode, Abhijeet Sakate and Simran Khedkar.

The performances were widely appreciated in cinemas, contributing to the film’s positive reception among Marathi audiences.

Speaking about the digital premiere, Hema V. R. described Rubaab as a heartfelt celebration of relationships and emotional identity.

She emphasised that the film reflects the honesty and authenticity that define Marathi cinema while remaining deeply relatable to viewers.

Hema added that bringing the film to Marathi ZEE5 allows it to reach audiences globally while preserving its cultural essence.

Director Shekhar Bapu Rankhambe said the story is rooted in real emotions, focusing on love, self-respect and the difficult choices people make.

He noted that the audience response in theatres had been special and expressed excitement about the film’s wider release.

Lead actor Sambhaji Sasane shared that portraying Suraj was compelling due to the character’s balance of confidence and vulnerability.

He added that the film’s emotional themes are highly relatable and expressed enthusiasm about its global streaming debut.

Sheetal Patil highlighted Vaishali’s strength and independence as key reasons she connected with the role.

She said the film captures the layered emotions within relationships and described her experience as part of the project as deeply meaningful.

With its mix of romance, drama and culturally rooted storytelling, Rubaab is expected to resonate with audiences across generations.

The film’s digital premiere marks another step in expanding the global reach of Marathi cinema through streaming platforms.

Rubaab will be available to stream soon exclusively on Marathi ZEE5, giving global audiences easy access to this emotionally driven Marathi story.