Nishaanchi 2: Anurag Kashyap clarifies questions around the film’s OTT release

Nishaanchi 2: Anurag Kashyap's latest film, Nishaanchi, is now streaming on OTT platforms. The first part premiered in theaters on September 14th and was later released on Amazon Prime Video. However, the biggest surprise came when the makers unexpectedly released the second part (Nishaanchi 2) on a digital platform (Nishaanchi 2 OTT Release), which no one expected. Anurag Kashyap has now clarified that this decision was part of the team's collective creative planning.

Producer Anurag Kashyap reacts to Nishaanchi 2 dropping on OTT, skipping theatres

In fact, during an interview, Anurag Kashyap said, "This was my suggestion, and it was a collective decision between Amazon producers and us." 

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Anurag Kashyap talks about public reaction

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap then spoke about the public's reaction. He said, "If audiences had come for the first part, the second part wouldn't have been released in theaters. And since most of the feedback was that the film felt incomplete, it was decided to give them the complete experience." 

Anurag Kashyap did not do marketing because of this 

Anurag Kashyap also elaborated on the marketing limitations of existing theatrical and streaming agreements. He explained, "There was no marketing possible due to the theater-OTT rule. Theaters aren't allowed to promote or release a film anywhere for eight weeks, and OTT has to do its part. It's another matter that theaters themselves don't follow this. If a film doesn't release, they cancel shows and pull it out, preventing word of mouth. They treat non-tent-pole films the same way. It's very one-sided, and throughout my career, I've seen my films rejected by the exhibitors themselves. We were fortunate to have a studio that also owns a streaming platform, producing and supporting our film."

Nishaanchi 2 Movie Plot

The story of Nishanachi 2 begins ten years later, when Babloo Nishanachi, who changed his name to Tony in the previous film, has completed his prison sentence. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Rinku, has now fallen in love with Babloo's twin brother, Dablu! They have all moved on and settled in Lucknow, until a wrong brother arrives to upset the balance!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Why was 'Nishaanchi 2' suddenly released on OTT?

According to the producers and Anurag Kashyap, this was a joint creative and strategic decision to ensure the impact of the story reached a wider audience quickly.

2. Was a theatrical release originally planned for 'Sniper 2'?

Yes, it was initially supposed to be part of the theatrical release, but plans were later changed.

3. Were fans surprised by the sudden OTT drop?

Yes, since the first film was released in theatres, the sudden OTT release of the second part surprised the fans.

4. Did Anurag Kashyap explain the reason behind this shift?

He said that the decision of OTT release was taken thoughtfully, and it was a better option for the narrative of the film.

5. Are both parts of 'Nishaanchi 2' available on OTT now?

Yes, both parts can now be watched on the OTT platform.

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