Movies like Laapataa Ladies and Laila Majnu have gained immense popularity after they were released on OTT platforms. These films were box office failures but after it streamed online, audiences appreciated the storyline and performances majorly. They also created a wave on social media and the actors received a lot of attention from the audience. Not only that a few of the new actors also landed big banner projects whereas some others created a space in Bollywood. 

Laapataa Ladies

Kiran Rao’s directorial was initially released in theatres on 1st March 2024 but failed to make a mark at the box office. When the movie streamed online on April 26, it gained a lot of appreciation from the audience. It revolves around two newly wedded brides, who got separated at a railway station from their husbands after their respective weddings. The comedy-drama stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam and Satendra Soni in key roles. Laapataa Ladies is streaming on Netflix. 

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Merry Christmas

Sriram Raghavan’s directorial was initially released in theatres on 12th January 2024 but has seen major failure at the ticket windows. Later, when the movie was released on OTT on 8th March it was praised by the audience. It delves into the story of two strangers, who met on Christmas Eve but their lives turned upside down that night. The romantic thriller features Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif, Radhika Apte, Luke Kenny and Sanjay Kapoor in pivotal roles. Merry Christmas is streaming on Netflix. 

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Laila Majnu

Sajid Ali’s directorial was released in theatres on 7th September 2018 and was a huge box office failure. Since the movie was released on popular OTT platforms, the audience turned fan of the story and the actors. Both Tripti Dimri and Avinash Tiwary became famous after the film released online. It shows two lovers, who faced opposition from their families leading to separation. Later, when they decided to reunite their situation turned difficult for them. The romantic drama also stars Sahiba Bali, Parmeet Sethi, Sumit Kaul, Mir Sarwar, Benjamin Gilani and Farhana Bhat in prominent roles. It is currently streaming on Prime Video, Zee5 and JioCinema. 

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Three of Us

Avinash Arun’s directorial was earlier released in theatres on 3rd November 2023 and was considered a flop at the box office. However, when the movie was released online on 29th December, the film was appreciated by critics and the audience. It shows a woman suffering from early dementia, who visited her hometown with her husband met her lover again and cherished their old memories. The movie stars Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat, Swanand Kirkire, Kadambari Kadam, Payal Jadhav and Rasika Agashe in prominent roles. Three of Us is streaming on Netflix. 

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Shehzada

Rohit Dhawan’s directorial was released in theatres on 17th November 2023 and did not perform well at the box office. After the movie released on a popular streaming platform, it received a good amount of attention from the audience. It delves into the life of a man, who was deprived of love and attention from his father. When he grew up he found love with his Boss and later got to know that he was born into a rich family. The action drama stars Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Manisha Koirala, Debattama Saha, Ankur Rathee, Ronit Roy and Sunny Hinduja in significant roles. Shehzada is streaming on Prime Video. 

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