Sajid Qureshi Orchestrates Landmark Zee–Hombale Joint Venture, Secures Satellite Rights for Kantara: A Legend Chapter‑1
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 06: Sajid Qureshi, a 25‑year veteran of the film business and founder of Inbox Pictures Pvt Ltd, has engineered one of the industry’s largest joint ventures by bringing Zee Entertainment and Hombale Films together in a landmark collaboration. The multi‑picture partnership, structured with Zee backing all nine films planned by Hombale [...]
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 06: Sajid Qureshi, a 25‑year veteran of the film business and founder of Inbox Pictures Pvt Ltd, has engineered one of the industry’s largest joint ventures by bringing Zee Entertainment and Hombale Films together in a landmark collaboration. The multi‑picture partnership, structured with Zee backing all nine films planned by Hombale and positioning Zee as the lead satellite partner for Kantara: A Legend Chapter‑1, has been the talk of the town.
A seasoned dealmaker, Qureshi was instrumental in securing satellite and distribution arrangements that significantly boost the commercial value and reach of Hombale’s slate. His facilitation of Zee’s partnership on Kantara: A Legend Chapter‑1 complements Amazon Prime Video’s acquisition of the post‑theatrical digital rights for Rs 125 crore. The film’s theatrical release on October 2, 2025, opened to packed houses and earned widespread praise for its world‑building, visual effects and cultural authenticity.
Kantara: A Legend Chapter‑1 also delivered bumper satellite performance, registering strong TRPs across languages — Kannada: 9; Telugu: 8; Tamil: 4; Hindi: 2 — underscoring its broad regional and national appeal. The Zee–Hombale joint venture is expected to generate approximately Rs 1,000 crore in revenues, marking a significant win‑win for both houses.
