- By Sukanya Saha
- Sat, 09 Sep 2023 07:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Voice of Sathyanathan OTT Release: In 2023, there were unexpected successes like Unni Mukundan's 'Malikappuram' and Soubin Shahir's ’Romancham,' in addition to blockbusters like Tovino Thomas' '2018' and Shane Nigam's 'RDX.' However, Dileep's 'Voice of Sathyanathan,' directed by Raffi, often doesn't get the recognition it deserves, despite quietly becoming a sleeper hit in the film industry this year.
'Dileep's Voice of Sathyanathan,' which was his first theatrical release since the pandemic began, has garnered nearly Rs 20 crore from the Kerala box office alone. The film has not only covered its production costs but has also completed the 41-day period that Kerala theatre exhibitors now mandate before its release on OTT platforms.
The film featuring Dileep, along with Anupam Kher, Veena Nandakumar, Joju George, and Jagapathi Babu, was released in Kerala in late July and enjoyed a successful theatrical run for approximately one month. Family audiences played a significant role in its box office success during this period.
Given the presence of Onam releases like 'King of Kotha,' 'RDX,' 'Ramachandra Boss & Co,' and now Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' dominating most theatres, it is quite an achievement for a film to have maintained a 41-day run in Kerala cinemas during this competitive period.
The film is anticipated to become available for streaming on Manorama Max in September. While the official OTT release date has not been confirmed yet, considering the film is approaching its 50-day mark in theatres and its theatrical run is concluding, it is highly likely that the movie will be available for streaming on September 15. The film, scripted and directed by Raffi, is awaiting an official announcement regarding its OTT release date.
About Actor Dileep's Future Projects:
Dileep is gearing up to recommence filming for Arun Gopy's 'Bandra,' which also marks Tamannaah's debut in Malayalam cinema. This movie, featuring Neil Nitin Mukesh, Dino Morea, and Sarathkumar, is scheduled to conclude its production with the shooting of a song sequence in Kochi, starting from September 10.
The actor is also involved in Ratheesh Reghunandan's film titled 'Thankamani,' which features Neeta Pillai and Pranita Subhash. The movie is inspired by a real-life incident from the 1980s.