I Want To Talk OTT release date: After its theatrical release on November 22, 2024, the much-anticipated drama film I Want To Talk, starring Abhishek Bachchan and directed by Shoojit Sircar, is all set to make its way to OTT. Following its initial availability for rent, I Want To Talkwill be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting January 17, 2025, as per OTTPlay.
Arjun Sen, an NRI based in the USA, is facing a life-changing surgery while trying to stay positive about life.?
Having undergone 20 surgeries due to laryngeal cancer, he now faces the cancer spreading to his colon and stomach.?
As a single parent, he struggles with his complex relationship with his daughter, Reya, after his divorce.?
Throughout this challenging time, Arjun is also dealing with Reya's struggles with growing up.?
His frequent hospital visits and inability to open up about his condition create a growing distance between them.
The film features a talented cast including Abhishek A. Bachchan, Ahilya Bamroo, Johnny Lever, Jayant Kripalani, Pearle Dey, and Kristin Goddard.?
It is directed by Shoojit Sircar and produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar. The screenplay and dialogue are written by Ritesh Shah, with cinematography by Avik Mukhopadhyay and editing by Chandrashekhar Prajapati.?
The original score is composed by George Joseph and Koyna, while the original soundtrack and lyrics are by Taba Chake.?
The executive producer is Kumar Thakur, and the line producers in the USA are Surajit Sengupta and Karan Wadhwa.
The film has got a 7.2 rating on IMDb.
NDTV praised I Want to Talk for telling a story filled with pain and heartbreak, but without dwelling too much on the suffering surrounding Arjun.?
Filmfare also commended Abhishek Bachchan's performance, noting how he fully embraced the character, revealing a side of him that hasn't been seen in a while.?
However, some critics felt the film could have explored its themes more deeply, with The Guardian giving it a 2 out of 5 stars and suggesting that more setup could have strengthened the emotional impact.
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