Why Sudipto Sen Skipped 'The Kerala Story 2' & Shuns OTT Despite Blockbuster Success?

• 'The Kerala Story' (2023) earned over 300 crores on a 15-20 crore budget, becoming a surprise box office hit.
• Director Sudipto Sen distanced himself from 'The Kerala Story 2' due to lack of personal research and refusal to rely on WhatsApp forwards for new stories.
• Sen emphasizes extensive research for his films, stating he spent years on the first 'Kerala Story' and only makes films based on ground realities.
• He avoids OTT platforms, citing their reluctance to release his bold-topic films and his belief that films are best experienced first in theaters.
• Sen's films often spark controversy as they are based on true events and research, presenting truths people are unaccustomed to hearing.