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The Digital Renaissance: Analyzing the Boom of Malayalam Cinema on OTT Platforms

For decades, the success of a film in India was measured solely by its theatrical run. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 brought the global exhibition sector to a grinding halt. In Kerala, a state with a high density of theaters and a deeply entrenched movie-going culture, the impact was severe. It was in this vacuum that OTT platforms (Over-The-Top media services) emerged not just as an alternative, but as a lifeline. malayalam ott release

Malayalam cinema is currently enjoying a strong presence on digital platforms, with several recent theatrical hits transitioning to OTT this month. The Digital Renaissance: Analyzing the Boom of Malayalam