Anna Ben's latest Malayalam venture, Sara's which released yesterday on Amazon Prime Video, has become the latest victim of online piracy as the film is available on Telegram, Movierulz, Tamilrockers and other piracy based websites. Directed by Ohm Shanthi Oshaana helmer Jude Anthany Joseph, the film revolves around an associate director, who aspires to become a director amid societal norms. While the film was supposed to release in theatres, the makers opted for an OTT release due to the current scenario of pandemic crisis.
Talking about the film, director Jude recently told The Hindu, âI donât see a gender difference; it is the story that draws me to it. I understand that the industry [Malayalam] sometimes has a tenuous relationship with female-oriented subjects. I donât deliberately look for such subjects." He added, âThe topic is sensitive; it had to be handled carefully. I donât deliberately go looking for âsocially relevantâ films nor am I trying to tell a story that would set right societyâs wrongs.â
Speaking about the OTT release, he asserted, âIt offers freedom for the creator, without financial loss to the producers. If there is no certification, one doesnât have to make compromises. The scope of the medium and its reach is great. Having said that, OTT and theatre will have their own places; one cannot replace the other.â
Also starring Sunny Wayne, Benny P. Nayarambalam, Mallika Sukumaran, Dhanya Varma, Prasanth Nair, Sreelakshmi Haridas, Harikrishnan and others, the film is written by Akshay Hareesh. It is produced by P. K. Murali Dharan and Santha Murali under the banner of Anantha Visions. The music of the film is composed by Shaan Rahman while the camera is cranked by Nimish Ravi. So, are you planning to watch the film in the upcoming days? Tweet to us @bollywood_life.
