Sudipto Sen's Stance: Why He Avoids 'The Kerala Story 2' and OTT After First Film's Huge Success
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Why Sudipto Sen Skipped 'The Kerala Story 2' & Shuns OTT Despite Blockbuster Success?
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News18•03-03-2026, 15:27
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.