Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest Day 1: Ali Abbas Zafar reveals why he chose to release Shahid Kapoor’s Bloody Daddy directly on OTT: “It had blood and was about a bag of drugs; would have got heavily censored in theatres”

By Fenil Seta -

October 18, 2023 - 5:07 PM IST

Ali Abbas Zafar has not just made waves in the world of big-ticket films but has also made a mark on streaming platforms. Recently, he presented the action entertainer Bloody Daddy. Starring Shahid Kapoor, it premiered on Jio Cinema and was well-received. Many wondered why this film, with big-scale action, never released on the big screen. Ali Abbas Zafar spoke about it on the first day of the Bollywood Hungama’s two day OTT India Fest.

Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest Day 1: Ali Abbas Zafar reveals why he chose to release Shahid Kapoor’s Bloody Daddy directly on OTT: “It had blood and was about a bag of drugs; would have got heavily censored in theatres”

Ali Abbas Zafar explained, “The story needs to decide whether it fits into a long format or short format. If you can tell the story in two and a half hours, then it’s supposed to be a theatrical film.”

He continued, "Today, we also make films for OTT. When I made Bloody Daddy (2023), it was designed for OTT as it had a lot of blood and gore. The whole conflict centred around a bag of drugs. I knew that if Bloody Daddy goes to the theatres, it will get very heavily censored. Hence, I decided that this film is meant for watching on a streaming platform.”

The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest, in association with Cinema Waale Film and Television Productions LLP and Across Media Solutions, held on the 18th & 19th of October 2023 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai were presented by Sonata Poze, powered by TVS Jupiter and Kheloyar, Driven-by JK Tyre Blaze Rydr, alongside Matchmaking partner Bharat Matrimony, Stylish Audio partner Skullcandy, Banking partner Bank of Baroda, Healthcare partner Fujifilm Healthcare, True Chocolate partner Smoor, Astrology partner Astroyogi, Wellness Partner HCG hospitals, Cricketing Partner Metashot in association with Festival partners Satvik, Snacking partner Special Choice, Outdoor partner Bright Outdoor Media, Radio partner Radio City, and celebration partners Johnnie Walker and Heineken Silver.

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