ZEE5 Hi release: Nayanthara and Kavin’s romantic drama streams from September 25

What is the ZEE5 Hi release?

The Tamil romantic drama ‘Hi’ began streaming on ZEE5 on September 25, 2026. ZEE5 announced the digital premiere after the film opened in theatres on August 28, 2026. The September 25 date is an effective announcement date from the platform, not a future or estimated schedule. This gives viewers who missed the theatrical run a chance to watch the film at home.

Cast, crew and story

Vishnu Edavan directed the film in his directorial debut. Nayanthara and Kavin play the lead pair, working together for the first time. The supporting cast includes Radhika Sarathkumar, Prabhu and the late K. Bhagyaraj. Jen Martin composed the music and background score, with the track “Rasagulla” drawing attention for its energetic tune.

Kavin’s character is a young man who leaves home after his parents arrange a marriage he does not want, and he continues searching for love despite heartbreak and rejection. Nayanthara’s character is a strong, independent woman dealing with family pressure and trying to avoid an unwanted marriage. When they meet, the story moves through love, confusion, family expectations and self-discovery. During promotions, Kavin addressed speculation that the film was an age-gap romance; the sources confirm he responded to the speculation without quoting his full clarification.

Languages and where to watch

‘Hi’ is available in four South Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. It streams exclusively on Tamil ZEE5 from September 25, 2026, giving viewers across the region a digital option after the theatrical run.

Theatrical run and OTT window

The August 28 theatrical release preceded the September 25 digital premiere, creating a second window for audiences. ZEE5 described the film as a “heartwarming entertainer” and positioned it as a modern relationship story. The digital release arrived while the theatrical run was still drawing mixed to positive responses from viewers and critics.

Search interest and what it means

Google Trends India showed “zee5” as a trending term around September 25, 2026, with approximate search activity in the past 24 hours. However, a trends signal only verifies search interest; it does not confirm the truth of news claims or measure ReadMeFeed traffic. ZEE5’s press release positioned ‘Hi’ as part of its growing slate of celebrated Tamil titles. Lloyd C. Xavier, Business Head – Tamil, Telugu & Malayalam, ZEE5, described the film as a modern relationship story combining sincerity and humour with warmth and simplicity.

Readers can verify the premiere date and cast details through The Times of India, Tupaki English and Indian Broadcasting World, all of which reported the same September 25 premiere and language availability.