Director slams OTT platforms for rejecting ‘Hanuman Ansh’, calls them ‘filled with garbage’

The director of the upcoming mythological drama "Hanuman Ansh" publicly condemned over‑the‑top (OTT) platforms after his film was rejected for streaming. In a recent interview, he said the platforms' mindset is "filled with garbage" and accused them of lacking appreciation for culturally rooted stories.
He added that despite completing the project and securing a cast, the OTT services gave no substantive feedback, merely dismissing the film as unviable. The filmmaker argued that such blanket rejections undermine diverse content and limit audience choice.
Industry observers note that OTT platforms have become gatekeepers for new releases, and the director's outburst highlights growing tensions between independent creators and digital distributors. No official response from any OTT service has been recorded so far.
The controversy brings attention to the challenges faced by filmmakers attempting to bring traditional narratives to a streaming audience, and it may influence future negotiations between content producers and digital platforms.