- By Swati Singh
- Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Agent On OTT: Telugu star Akkineni Akhil last appeared on the big screen in the action-packed film ‘Agent’, helmed by Surrender Reddy. The movie, released in April 2023, cast Sakshi Vaidya as Akhil's love interest, but unfortunately, it faced disappointment at the box office. Initially scheduled for its OTT debut on September 29, 2023, on Sony LIV, unexpected challenges led to an indefinite postponement.
Agent OTT Release Date
Now, ‘Agent’ is making a comeback into the limelight, with strong speculations indicating that Sony LIV is contemplating an exclusive premiere on January 26, 2024, aligning with Republic Day. The audience is eagerly anticipating an official announcement to confirm this exciting development.
The film boasts an impressive cast including stalwarts like Mammootty and Dino Morea. Produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under AK Entertainments and Surender 2 Cinema, with Vakkantham Vamsi shaping the storyline and Hip Hop Tamizha creating the musical score, "Agent" promises to be a cinematic treat. Stay tuned for more updates on OTT releases and get ready for an enthralling cinematic experience with 'Agent'.
About Agent
Agent features Akhil Akkineni, Mammootty, Dino Morea, Sakshi Vaidya, and Vikramjeet Virk, 'Agent' marks the debut of Vaidya and Morea in Telugu cinema. The inception of the film was announced in September 2020, with filming taking place in various locations such as Hyderabad, Budapest, Visakhapatnam, and Manali. However, the release faced multiple delays attributed to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other production-related issues.
'Agent' eventually hit the screens on April 28, 2023, but unfortunately, it garnered negative reviews from critics, resulting in it being deemed a box office bomb. This outcome led producer Anil Sunkara and Akkineni to publicly apologize, acknowledging that the production had commenced without a finalized script. The admission of this shortfall added transparency to the challenges faced during the making of the film.