In the previous episode we introduced about OTTs in India and their effects on Cinema Theaters. In the current episode we will discuss why OTT platforms cannot withstand the frequent direct release of big budget films. Kannada is the language of our Podcast.

India is the largest producer of films in the world but the box-office numbers in the subcontinent are pathetic. Despite being such a film crazy country India has very less number of movie screens. Huge population of 130+ crores is dependent on ~9500 cinema screens. On an average 1.5 lakh Indians are served by 1 screen, that is ~6.5 screens per million is India's screen density. Despite having a low screens density single screen cinema theaters in India are shutting down in a rapid pace. Advent of multiplexes, lack of maintenance, lack of support from government & taxation are some of the reasons for the slow death of picture palaces in India. Of late, OTTs are rubbing salt into the wound by releasing new films within very few days of theatrical debut. How does this development shape the future of cinema halls in India? Can OTTs replace cinemas? We have discussed some key issues in this episode. Series will be continued. Language of this podcast is Kannada. Our Podcast is available on various platforms. Listen it on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify or Youtube - all links on https://linktr.ee/gandhinagara

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Chiranjeevi Sarja who met an untimely death had his highest number of films released at cinemas this year 2020. Although cinema theaters shut doors in mid March due to pandemic, Chiru already had three of his films hit cinemas in first 73 days of the year. Few more details can be found in this episode as we mourn the death of a Yuva Samrat.

Language of Podcast is Kannada.