The launch of a new OTT platform, OTT Plus, seeks to address the challenges faced by small-budget and independent films in gaining visibility and reaching audiences. With established OTT platforms increasingly focusing on big-budget productions, OTT Plus aims to create a space for diverse and meaningful content that may not find a place on mainstream platforms.
National Award-winning director Seenu Ramasamy, who attended the launch event, expressed his support for the initiative, stating, “This OTT Plus platform will be a boon for budding creators.“ He recognized the difficulties faced by independent filmmakers in securing theatrical releases and distribution, emphasizing the importance of alternative platforms like OTT Plus in providing opportunities for their work to be seen and appreciated.
Cable Sankar, one of the directors of OTT Plus, highlighted the platform‘s vision and accessibility. “The demand for OTT platforms is increasing day by day,“ Sankar observed. He explained that OTT Plus currently aggregates content from five different OTT sites, with plans to expand and include more platforms in the future. The platform offers various subscription options, starting from Rs 29 per month, making it affordable and accessible to a wide range of viewers.
OTT Plus features a diverse selection of content, including movies, web series, and short films in South Indian languages and other languages. The platform recently premiered the web series Feminist, directed by Cable Sankar, which received positive reviews from audiences and critics. Other notable content includes the short film Sentence, the horror film Genie, and the 45-minute film Madhu, all of which have garnered positive responses from viewers.
