The Oscar-winning film Parasite by Bong Jon Hoo exceptionally explored the divide between the rich and the poor. It was a very influential film that perfectly showed the gap between the two economic groups with examples like the same rains flooding the poor family’s house and being enjoyed by the rich one.
This film resonates in the Indian context as well, where the gap between the two classes is huge. Keeping this theme in mind, M. Sivabalan took this opportunity and created Bloody Beggar, a dark comedy that explored themes like greed, fate, karma, and the ‘eat-the-rich’ narrative.
Despite competing in the theatres with Amaran, Bloody Beggar was a hit and is set to release on Sun NXT.
The film uses humour to explore important societal themes to tell a moving film. But can Sun NXT give the film the exposure it deserves?
Releasing the film only on Sun NXT has several drawbacks. The platform might struggle to market the film on a national level, and potential viewers may hesitate to subscribe only for one movie. Additionally, Sun NXT might lack the resources to deliver multilingual dubbing, potentially missing out on a wider audience base.
While the platform is fairly popular among viewers in South India, Bloody Beggar addresses a more universal issue that goes beyond regional boundaries. Releasing it on larger streaming platforms like Sony Liv, Amazon Prime, or Netflix could significantly boost its recognition.
We need more films like Bloody Beggar that explore the grave issue of class and economic divide in our country, that too in a comic way. Such films not only entertain but also plant a seed of thought in the audience, staying with the audience for longer.
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