Despite being a remake, Sanya Malhotra’s Mrs. has received much praise from its viewers.
While it may not match the brilliance of the original, the film is still impactful enough to leave a lasting impression on its audience.
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A remake of the Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen, Mrs. can be classified as a social horror that sheds light on deeply ingrained societal norms.
Many fans are questioning why such a powerful film wasn’t given a theatrical release and instead had to settle for an OTT premiere.
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If a film like Laapataa Ladies, which also explores themes of women’s empowerment in its unique way, could hit the big screen and win over audiences, why weren’t the makers willing to take the same risk with Mrs.?
In fact, Mrs. reflects the reality of countless households. The premise is a much familiar one and so is the theme. From its OTT reviews, the film had the potential to work well at the theatres.
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Other fans are questioning why other a-listed OTT platforms like Netflix or Prime Videos couldn’t cut the deal for the film.
Zee5 understood the potential of the film and grabbed the opportunity when they saw it.
It is highly possible that Netflix and Prime Video India felt that since the film is a remake, its fate would also be like other remakes and might not get good viewership or earn goodwill, and hence neglected it.
But Mrs. proved everyone wrong and turned out to be a brilliant film that not only got women watching this film but also sharing it with their friends.
It is clearly an opportunity Netflix and Prime Videos India missed because of their poor judgement of Mrs.
In conclusion, the failure of Netflix and Prime Video to secure Mrs. for their platforms highlights the risks OTT services take when dismissing content. Their loss, however, has proven to be Zee5’s gain, showing that the OTT market still has room for unconventional and impactful films.
