Director Ratheesh Reghunandan confirms Udal's OTT release won't impact Hindi remake plans

etimes.in / Jan 9, 2024, 16:53 IST

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Director disclosed to On Manorama that the postponement of 'Udal's OTT release was linked to intentions of a Hindi remake. This caught the interest of Naseeruddin Shah, who aimed to take on the role played by Indrans. Yet, owing to the actor's theater workshops and the director's dedication to his upcoming project 'Thankamani' featuring Dileep, the Hindi adaptation faced inevitable setbacks.

Director Ratheesh Reghunandan confirms Udal's OTT release won't impact Hindi remake plans

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Director Ratheesh Reghunandan recently spoke about the delayed OTT release of his film 'Udal' and its connection to the impending Hindi remake plans.

'Udal,' initially released in May 2023, garnered significant praise upon its theatrical release, yet its availability on streaming platforms was delayed compared to other Malayalam films.

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The delay, Ratheesh Reghunandan revealed to On Manorama, stemmed from plans to remake 'Udal' in Hindi, catching the attention of veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, who expressed keen interest in reprising the role portrayed by Indrans.However, due to the Bollywood actor's busy schedule with theatre workshops and the director's commitment to his next project starring Dileep titled 'Thankamani,' the Hindi remake encountered unavoidable delays.

Despite the OTT release, Ratheesh Reghunandan assured that the Hindi remake plans for 'Udal' remain intact.
Highlighting the sequence of events, Ratheesh Reghunandan explained his intention to launch 'Udal' on OTT prior to 'Thankamani's theatrical release, primarily to satisfy the audience's curiosity about its streaming availability. He recounted the film's unconventional journey, initially planned as a direct-to-OTT release before adapting for a theatrical run post-pandemic. The overwhelming reviews and anticipation led to a desire to debut the film on streaming platforms before the Dileep-starrer hit theatres.
Emphasizing the film's essence, Ratheesh Reghunandan praised the performance-driven narrative and the ensemble's compelling acting. He clarified that the film received an A certificate not for its sexual content but due to its intense sequences.
Meanwhile, 'Udal' started streaming on OTT from January 5 onwards. The movie starred Dhyan Sreenivasan, Durga Krishna, and Indrans in the lead roles.

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