Jyothika’s Ponmagal Vandhal to be the first mainstream Tamil film to have a direct OTT release!

Due to the spread of Corona virus, film industries across the world have been severely hit. Several leading production houses in Hollywood are trying to get their films to release in OTT platforms. In Tamil film industry, Jyothika starrer ‘Ponmagal Vanthal’ is most likely to be the first mainstream film to be released directly in OTT platforms.

The film was originally scheduled for release in May during the summer holidays but due to the lockdown, the makers are trying to get a direct OTT release. If reports are to be believed, the film is set to premiere in Amazon Prime from the first week of May. It. It is said that the film’s streaming rights have been acquired for Rs 9 crores. An official confirmation is awaited in this regard.

‘Ponmagal Vandhal’ is directed by debutant JJ Fredrick. The film has Jyothika playing the role of an advocate. Veteran actors K Bhagyaraj, Parthiepan, Pandiarajan, Thyagarajan and Prathap Pothen are playing important supporting roles in the film. It has cinematography done by Ramji and music composed by Govind Vasantha.

Actor Suriya’s own production house 2D Entertainment is producing ‘Ponmagal Vanthal’.