Films, like people, have destinies. However, thanks to OTT, there is an advantage for films that could not perform well on the big screen. Anek is one such film; it did poorly in theatres but performed amazingly well on Netflix.
I, like many others, watched Anek on Netflix. Honestly, I was really excited to see Ayushmann Khurrana's Anek because he is known for selecting great stories and characters. 15 minutes into the movie, though, I began to feel disengaged and less invested than I had been with his earlier films like Article 15, Andhadhun, Bala, and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. However, despite having an excellent message, Anek was unable to capture my attention for the film.
However, different people have different opinions, and Anek received mixed reviews from critics and the audience. The most surprising aspect here is that Netflix did not promote the film in the same way that it did Gangubai Kathiawadi or Bhool Bhulaiya 2. Anek, on the other hand, managed to score the watch hour and was the second most-watched non-English film in the world.
The horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiya 2 starring Kiara Advani, Karthik Aryan, and Tabu has managed to stay on the top of Netflix's list of watch hours. However, Anek managed to surpass this film and become the second most-watched non-English film. I'm glad for one thing: Anek had a beautiful message, and the more people saw it, the more the message got spread.
In the film, Ayushmann Khurana asks, "Kese Pata Chalta Hai Ki Kon Indian Hai?"
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