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Deccan Herald
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Harshvardhan Rane, Sonam Bajwa's 'Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat' to release in theatres on October 2
Described as a musical love story, the project is directed by Milap Zaveri, known for 'Marjaavaan' and John Abraham's 'Satyameva Jayate'.
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘In my head, I believe…': John Abraham shares why he's not fully convinced about doing OTT projects
The OTT platform has emerged as a top choice for both audiences and major celebrities, with many big names making their digital debuts. However, it appears that actor John Abraham isn't in a rush to join the trend. In a recent interview, the Dhoom star shared his perspective on the matter and said, "In my head, I believe, I was made for the big screen." John Abraham on why he is not doing OTT projects In a conversation with Hindustan Times, John Abraham expressed his reservations about working in the OTT space. He reportedly pointed out that venturing into the digital medium requires a large operational setup and a dedicated team, yet creators often don't retain ownership of the intellectual property. According to him, the revenue earned is usually offset by operational costs, making the effort less worthwhile. He added that most people involved in OTT would agree with this perspective, which is why he doesn't find it practical to pursue web series at the moment. However, he acknowledged that he would be open to producing a web series if he came across a compelling story that genuinely resonated with him. The Vedaa actor clarified that his interest would stem from a desire to share a meaningful narrative, rather than to pursue it as a business venture. This, he explained, is why he has not taken on any OTT projects as a producer so far. As for appearing in web content as an actor, John Abraham maintained that while he wouldn't rule it out entirely, he currently has no intention of doing a series or an original film for an OTT platform. He stated that his focus remains on the big screen, which he believes is where he truly belongs. Although he holds great respect for digital platforms, especially given the high-quality international offerings and standout Indian productions like Paatal Lok, he doesn't yet see himself fitting into that space. On the work front, John Abraham has teamed up with Rohit Shetty for his upcoming project. The yet-to-be-titled film is a gripping thriller based on the life of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria. The story promises to be intense, highlighting key moments from Maria's career, from his investigations into the 1993 Bombay blasts and the 26/11 attacks to his confrontations with the underworld.
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
John Abraham On Why He Won't Work On OTT: 'Don't See Sense...'
Last Updated: John Abraham's The Diplomat is successful on OTT, but he prefers the big screen due to OTT's extensive setup and overheads. John Abraham's The Diplomat has found a new wave of success ever since it released on OTT. The digital debut has helped it reach an even broader audience. With OTT platforms becoming a preferred choice for both audiences and A-list actors alike, it's clear the medium is booming. That said, John seems content staying on the big screen for now, with no interest in diving into the world of web series. Explaining the reason behind it, John Abraham tells Hindustan Times, 'To do OTT, you need a very big office setup. You need a lot of people working towards something, where you don't even own the IP of. You make a commission from the series and that goes into your overheads. Anybody who's doing OTT today, they'll tell you absolutely the same thing. So, I don't see sense in breaking sweat on doing these series." That said, he's open to the idea,badmitting that if a compelling series comes his way and sparks his interest as a producer, he wouldn't hesitate to get on board. 'I would love to because I want to tell that story, not because I want to make a business model out of it. So, that's one reason why I'm not doing this as a producer yet." When asked if he would ever act in OTT, the actor responds, 'Never say never, but at this point of time, I do not want to come on OTT as an actor for a series or an original film. I want to come on the big screen. In my head, I believe I was made for the big screen. I have a lot of respect for OTT channels because most of the content, at least internationally, and so much of the Indian content like Paatal Lok is outstanding. I have so much of respect for the space, but I don't see myself yet in it." On the work front, John Abraham last appeared in The Diplomat, alongside a talented cast which includes Sharib Hashmi, Sadia Khateeb and more. The actor wears many hats — he's the owner of the ISL football team NorthEast United, a film producer behind projects like Vicky Donor and Madras Cafe, and a passionate biker, which is a whole world of its own. First Published: May 26, 2025, 11:41 IST
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
John Abraham reveals why is he not coming on OTT: It is not worth breaking…
John Abraham-starrer The Diplomat recently made its way to OTT and has been getting appreciation from all over. The film performed well in theatres too on its release in March, but got a wider audience with its OTT release. The web medium has become the go-to platform with even the biggest stars entering the space today. However, the actor has no plans to foray into the space any time soon. Explaining why, John Abraham says, 'To do OTT, you need a very big office setup. You need a lot of people working towards something, where you don't even own the IP of. You make a commission from the series and that goes into your overheads. Anybody who's doing OTT today, they'll tell you absolutely the same thing. So, I don't see sense in breaking sweat on doing these series.' Although, he admits that if he comes across a good series that appeals to him to produce, he'd take it up: 'I would love to because I want to tell that story, not because I want to make a business model out of it. So, that's one reason why I'm not doing this as a producer yet.' But what about foraying in the web space as an actor? "Never say never, but at this point of time, I do not want to come on OTT as an actor for a series or an original film. I want to come on the big screen. In my head, I believe I was made for the big screen. I have a lot of respect for OTT channels because most of the content, at least internationally, and so much of the Indian content like Paatal Lok is outstanding. I have so much of respect for the space, but I don't see myself yet in it,' he responds.
Forbes
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘The Royals' Ranks On Netflix Global Top 10 For Second Week In A Row
Three Indian projects have made it to the weekly list of most-watched non-English content on Netflix for the week ending May 18. One Hindi film, one Telugu film and one Hindi show ranked on the latest Netflix global top 10 list. Headlined by Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, The Royals ranked among the top ten on the list for the second week in a row while Jack and The Diplomat made their debuts on the list. Ishaan Khatter-starrer The Royals received mixed to negative reviews, but the show has managed to woo the audience and secure their love. The Royals retained its spot as the third most-watched non-English film worldwide on Netflix for the second week. Netflix released the new list of most-watched content on the platform and three Indian projects - including The Royals - have made it to the list. Hindi film The Diplomat, and Telugu film Jack are the other two projects. Both the films had disappointing box office run when they hit theatres and also received mixed reviews. Headlined by John Abraham, The Diplomat recorded 5.2 million views and 11.5 million watch-hours on Netflix. The film ranks fourth on Netflix's latest weekly list of most-watched non-English films worldwide. Bad Influence, Extra Territorial, and Last Bullet rank above The Diplomat on the list for the week ending May 18. The film released online on May 9 and this is its second week on the platform. It also secured a place among top 10 films in 18 countries across the globe on Netflix and ranked on number one in nine countries. These include India, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Qatar, UAE, and Mauritius. The Diplomat has been directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah. It is based on the real-life story of an Indian woman who was forced to marry and suffered domestic violence until she managed to get the Indian embassy involved. She finally escaped to India with the help of a diplomat, JP Singh (Abraham's character). Sadia Khateeb (Shikara, Raksha Bandhan) plays the main protagonist in the film. When it hit theatres earlier this year, the film received mixed reviews and had a damp box office run. In its second week on Netflix, the new Hindi web series The Royals registered 5.5 million views and 33 million watch-hours. The show retained its third position on the list of most-watched non-English web shows on Netflix for the week ending May 18. The Royals ranked on number one as the most-watched show in seven countries on the platform. These include Mauritius, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman, and Maldives. The Royals stars Zeenat Aman, Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar and Sakshi Tanwar in important roles. Directed by Nupur Asthana and Priyanka Ghose, The Royals also stars Milind Soman, Dino Morea, Nora Fatehi, Chunky Panday, and Sumukhi Suresh in pivotal roles. Last week, the show recorded 3 million views and 1.7 million watch-hours making it to the third slot on Netflix's list of most-watched non-English shows for its debut week. A poster of the Telugu film 'Jack'. Venkateshwara Cine Chitra The Telugu film Jack recorded 2.1 million views and 4.6 million watch-hours on Netflix since it released on May 8. It also made it to the top 10 most-watched films on Netflix across ten nations. These include Mauritius, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar, Jack features Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Prakash Raj and Vaishnavi Chaitanya. Touted as a spy comedy, Jack was widely panned by critics when it hit theatres earlier this year. The film also had a dismal run at the box office before it ranked on the Netflix global top 10 list.
