Chiyaan Vikram‘s ‘Cobra’ is easily one of the most awaited films on OTT. The Tamil language psychological thriller film did not receive very good reviews when it first released in theatres on August 31. Yet, fans of its star Chiyaan Vikram have been waiting eagerly for Cobra to arrive on OTT.
This evening, we finally received confirmed information on the Cobra OTT release date and OTT platform. The post-theatrical streaming rights of Cobra have been bagged by homegrown streaming platform, SonyLIV. The high octane action thriller Cobra will premiere on SonyLIV on September 28, which is exactly 28 days from its theatrical release. A 4-week exclusive theatrical window is the current trend in the Indian film industry for most films.
Cobra marks the debut of popular cricketer Irfan Pathan in the world of films. Cobra is also the Tamil films debut for Malayalam actor Roshan Mathew and Kannada actress Srinidhi Shetty (of KGF and KGF Chapter 2 fame).
The stylish action thriller has Chiyaan Vikram in the lead, and the suave actor is playing a dual role in the film. Vikram plays a mathematical genius in the film, who uses his mathematical skills to commit high profile murders. Irfan Pathan plays a police officer hot on the heels of Cobra, while Roshan Mathew is the primary antagonist in the film.
Cobra is written and directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu. Its music is composed by Academy Award winning composer, A R Rahman. Cobra is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar, under the banner 7 Screen Studio.
Cobra premieres on SonyLIV on September 28. Have a look at the trailer of the film here –