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Hanuman Ansh Director Blasts OTT Platforms After Film Hits ₹80 Crore
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🗓 05 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM
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After the film Hanuman Ansh crossed the ₹80 crore mark, its director criticized the refusal of OTT platforms, calling the rejection 'derogatory'.
The Hindi film Hanuman Ansh has recently crossed the ₹80 crore milestone at the box office, marking a significant commercial success for its makers.
Despite the film’s earnings, the director expressed disappointment over the decision of several OTT platforms to decline acquiring the movie for digital release. He described the rejection as “derogatory,” suggesting that the platforms’ stance was dismissive of the film’s value.
The director’s comments come at a time when many theatrical releases are seeking digital distribution to reach wider audiences. The refusal has sparked debate among industry insiders about the criteria used by streaming services to select content.
While the film continues to perform well in theaters, the director’s remarks highlight the growing tension between theatrical distributors and OTT platforms in India’s evolving entertainment landscape.
Despite the film’s earnings, the director expressed disappointment over the decision of several OTT platforms to decline acquiring the movie for digital release. He described the rejection as “derogatory,” suggesting that the platforms’ stance was dismissive of the film’s value.
The director’s comments come at a time when many theatrical releases are seeking digital distribution to reach wider audiences. The refusal has sparked debate among industry insiders about the criteria used by streaming services to select content.
While the film continues to perform well in theaters, the director’s remarks highlight the growing tension between theatrical distributors and OTT platforms in India’s evolving entertainment landscape.