Rishab Shetty laments OTT bias against Kannada films

Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty, attending the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) with his film 'Kantara,' competing for the esteemed Golden Peacock award, expressed dissatisfaction with how Kannada cinema is treated on OTT platforms. Shetty lamented what he views as unfair treatment of Kannada films in the realm of digital streaming services. Rishab Shetty conveyed concerns about how Kannada cinema is perceived and received within these esteemed platforms. The 'Kantara' actor emphasized the profound repercussions of the pandemic on the festival market, underscoring its severe impact on revenue generation, specifically within the domain of Kannada cinema.

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November 27, 2023 at 11:42PM