The Tamil film Lockdown, starring Anupama Parameswaran in the lead role, released in theatres on January 30. The film is directed by AR Jeeva. Despite early expectations, the movie received a poor response from both audiences and critics.
Due to negative reviews and weak word of mouth, Lockdown had a disappointing theatrical run. The film eventually finished its box office journey with an average status and failed to attract strong audience turnout in theatres.
After its theatrical release, the film has now started streaming on Amazon Prime from today. It is available in three languages including Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, giving the film a second chance to reach a wider digital audience.
Many viewers who missed the film in theatres are now watching it on OTT. These viewers have begun sharing their reactions on social media. Interestingly, some OTT users are giving slightly more positive feedback compared to the earlier theatrical response.
A section of viewers says Lockdown works as an emotional drama. The film focuses on human relationships and survival during difficult circumstances. Despite its slow pacing, some audiences feel that a few sequences remain engaging.
Viewers have also praised Anupama Parameswaran for her strong acting performance. According to some OTT viewers, the film has repetitive scenes and a few lags in the screenplay. However, they still consider it a decent one time watch on streaming platforms.
At the same time, several viewers continue to express disappointment with the film. Many believe the narrative lacks engagement and becomes boring in multiple portions, making it difficult to stay invested throughout the story.
With these mixed responses emerging online, the OTT performance of Lockdown will be closely observed in the coming days. It remains to be seen whether the film can gain better acceptance on streaming platforms than it did in theatres.
