OTT vs. Cinema Debate: Good Content Will Always Work No Matter The Medium Says Abhishek Bachchan

The web series Breathe: Into the Shadows Season 2 will soon include Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan in the title role. He will play the part of Dr. Avinash Sabharwal in the crime thriller. Even though he had his best performance in the movie, he was frank about his thoughts on the difference between content for cinematic viewing and Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms.

The 46-year-old actor further emphasised how the abovementioned streaming services have offered Indian narratives a chance to stand out on a global arena. “When OTT platforms came into being, everybody was accessible to anybody at the push of a button. We have a larger audience now and better react. You can watch shows in every language – be in Indian or foreign,” According to Bachchan, who was quoted about the "Cinema vs. OTT" controversy by the news source Press Trust of India. “There is a huge appetite for Indian storytelling telling. Good content will always work no matter the medium… Fortunately, digital platforms do not put out numbers. It keeps the focus on content. We have become far too obsessed about collections and money as opposed to the content,” Bachchan reportedly said at an event in Mumbai. Amit Sadh, Naveen Kasturia, and Saiyami Kher are also featured in the online series, which is led by Mayank Sharma. Abhishek Bachchan went on to discuss his feelings towards working on the series. According to him, as quoted by PTI, “It’s a very difficult genre to execute because thriller is a rarity. For me, it was the character that drew me to the project. I loved Mayank’s writing… That is integral to a good thriller. It wasn’t superficial at all. If you are not emotionally invested, it goes to waste. Mayank has done a great job.” On November 9, 2022, Breathe: Into The Shadows 2 will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.