Amidst the rampage of blockbusters such as RRR and KGF Chapter 2, Tamil comedy drama ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ delivered a surprise by pulling in audiences and setting cash registers ringing at the box office. The smashing star cast of the film, its upbeat music, along with the over-the-top comedy played a huge part in making ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ an unequivocal success. However, since the film released in theatres only in its original Tamil version, other language viewers have to wait for the film to premiere on OTT, in order to enjoy its rib-tickling comedy.
Well, now we’ve got definite information on where ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ will stream on OTT, and when. Those who follow social media will know that content giant Disney Plus Hotstar has bagged the post-theatrical streaming rights of the film. ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ will thus exclusively stream only on Disney Plus Hotstar, and on no other platform. It’s important to mention this, given the fact that nowadays popular films may stream simultaneously on two or more different OTT platforms, depending on how streaming rights have been sold.
Regarding when ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ will release on OTT, the stakeholders have not revealed any definite information on this. The norm in the entertainment industry today is to have an exclusive 4-week theatrical window for films, before they arrive on OTT. Going by that thumb rule, ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ released in theatres on April 29. The film will thus premiere on Disney Plus Hotstar on 27th May, exactly 28 days after its theatrical release.
There’s a small chance that the makers may want to release ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ on streaming later than the 4-week theatrical window. That is in the event that the film continues to do extremely well in the theatres even days after release. We can then expect ”Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ to release on Disney Plus Hotstar in the first half of June.
However, by our understanding, ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ OTT release date should be May 27 on Disney Plus Hotstar. Neither the platform nor the makers of ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ would want interest in the film to fizzle out before its OTT release.
‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ stars Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara and Samantha in lead roles. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music for the film. The comedy drama is written and directed by Vignesh Shivan. It is produced by Shivan and Nayanthara’s banner Rowdy Pictures, alongside Seven Screen Studios.