8 films that found success on OTT, not theatres

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Jersey - Netflix 

Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur starrer film Jersey is an inspirational story around a talented but failed cricketer. The film performed poorly at box office but was appreciated on OTT

Bhediya - JioCinema 

Film Bhediya was an average hit at the cinemas, but was well-appreciated on OTT. It is based on a boy named Bhaskar who is attacked by a wolf and is granted with powers

83 - Netflix

Film 83 is based on the Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev and the journey that led to the 1983 Cricket World Cup. This Ranveer Singh starrer disappointed in theatres but won hearts on OTT

Vikram Vedha - JioCinema

This intense and gripping story faced challenges at the box office but did wonders on OTT. Vikram, an encounter specialist, and Vedha, a gangster, this is a thriller action film

October - Amazon Prime Video 

Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu starrer film October gained praise on its OTT release.This is the story of Dan and Shiuli, their bond that leads to internal awakening

Laal Singh Chaddha - Netflix

Kareena Kapoor and Aamir Khan starrer this film is  based on Robert Zemeckis's film Forrest Gump. It was declared a box office flop but upon OTT release, people enjoyed the film

Jayeshbhai Jordaar - Amazon Prime Video 

This Ranveer Singh starrer film is based on Jayesh who believes in equal rights for all but lives in a patriarchal family. Film did not do well in theatres but was seen by many on OTT release

Detective Byomkesh Bakshy - Amazon Prime Video 

Sushant Singh Rajput starrer this film failed due to clash of other films in theatres, but was praised on OTT. This film is a great weekend watch!