This year’s biggest blockbuster, Kantara Chapter 1, is set to make its digital debut on Amazon Prime Video tomorrow in major South Indian languages. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film has been performing well in theatres since its release, drawing huge crowds across regions.

The announcement of an early OTT release, barely four weeks after the film hit cinemas, left many surprised. With the movie still going strong at the box office, several wondered why the makers decided to bring it online so soon.

According to the film’s co-producer, Chaluve Gowda, the decision wasn’t a sudden one. The early streaming release was part of an agreement made nearly three years ago, when the industry’s release window practices were different. As per that contract, only the South Indian versi

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