
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa, which became a massive blockbuster in the Hindi belt, has now started streaming on Netflix with an extremely lengthy runtime of 3 hours and 44 minutes.
Pushpa 2 is available on Netflix in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
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The initial OTT reviews for Pushpa 2 have started emerging on social media, and going by the pattern, there are only two extreme reactions pouring in.
One section is loving the film just as they did in theaters, calling it a mass masala entertainer and praising Allu Arjun’s performance.
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The other section, however, is outright rejecting the film, giving it negative reviews.
The primary reason for this divide could be the film’s extremely lengthy runtime, which is challenging for a routine mass entertainer.
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For OTT viewers, sitting through a 3-hour-44-minute film can be difficult. This could be why some are finding it frustrating and giving it negative reviews.
OTT audiences generally don’t mind watching lengthy TV series. If a show is good, they binge-watch it. Since TV series set an expectation for a longer duration, viewers are prepared. However, when it comes to regular mass masala films like Pushpa 2, consuming 3 hours and 44 minutes in one sitting -especially for a first-time viewer at home—can be overwhelming. This could be a major reason why a sizable section is giving Pushpa 2 negative reviews.
Another noticeable aspect is the lack of a middle ground. Very few are calling it an average or watchable film.
OTT viewers are either finding Pushpa 2 highly entertaining and engaging or outright bad.
These two extreme reactions are currently dominating the discourse around Pushpa 2 on Netflix.
It remains to be seen how opinions evolve as the film continues streaming in multiple languages. For now, these are the early reactions coming in.