'It's Dumb,' Tweets Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma On OTT Versus Cinema Halls Debate
Ram Gopal Varma is renowned for his ability to discuss subjects in an open, witty, and direct manner. He has an opinion, and he isn't afraid to voice it. Due to the recent pandemic, the majority of movies were recently released on OTT platforms, giving movie theatres a run for their money.
Ram Gopal Varma is renowned for his ability to discuss subjects in an open, witty, and direct manner. He has an opinion, and he isn't afraid to voice it. Due to the recent pandemic, the majority of movies were recently released on OTT platforms, giving movie theatres a run for their money.
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However, as is customary, A lot of movies have been streamed in theatres, but it isn't functioning as they once did. When compared to southern cinema, it is only Bollywood that receives a great deal of criticism.
While, if reports are to be believed, movies are being premiered on television screens due to the pandemic situation, and people are enjoying chilling at home instead of going out as before. With a movie ticket costing Rs. 200, one could easily sign up for a one-month subscription and watch additional content with that sum.
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Many people attribute the decline of movies in movie theatres to the rise in movies being released on OTT. However, renowned director Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with the situation.
In a recent tweet, he made a comment and referred to the comparison between OTT and theatres as being "dumb."
Ram Gopal Varma¡¯s Tweet:
The Argument about people not coming to theatres because of OTT¡¯s is as dumb as saying ,because u can get food at ur home , nobody will come to hotels and restaurants
¡ª Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) July 30, 2022
Following his tweet, a lot of Internet users expressed their support for him by arguing that the platform is less important than the quality of the content. Some disagreed with him, saying that although OTT has made a distinction, people will only go to theatres if they are worth going to; if not, they will watch content on OTT platforms.
From August 1, Bollywood films To Have 8 Weeks Gap For OTT Release
Now, theatres will be where movies' futures are decided. The Indian film industry is one of the biggest in the world, and it has been growing quickly lately.
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But this industry is going through some significant changes right now. Only after spending 8 weeks in theatres will Bollywood movies be released on OTT platforms. This modification will impact both the distribution and viewing of movies.
(To read more such stories related to movies and shows released on OTTs, keep reading Indiatimes BINGE)
