Vicky Kaushal opens up about theatre Vs OTT

As we all are aware that Vicky Kaushal will be next seen in and as The Immortal Ashwatthama of Aditya Dhar. Although shooting for a sci fi film amidst the pandemic situation wont be easy, but the actor is all prepared for the ride.

“This is my first superhero film… Shooting in this new normal comes with its own set of challenges; you’ve to test every single person, quarantine everybody, put them in bio-bubbles. Basically, there are several Covid protocols to follow, and everybody needs to be cautious,” he says.

He says that it would be a huge responsibility of the production team, and is hopeful that things will get better when the vaccination drives in. “Ultimately, the responsibility falls on [the production team] to make it happen without any trouble. And that isn’t an easy job. But I think everybody is getting accustomed to it, trying their best to adapt. I hope by the time we start Ashwatthama, the pandemic will be much in control,” adds the actor.

Vicky will be next seen in biopic on freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh, directed by Shoojit Sircar. Sircar clarified about releasing the biopic in theatres amid the speculation of the film getting an OTT release. On being asked if he prefers his films to release in theatres or on OTT platforms, Vicky said that it completely depends on the project.

“When it comes to theatre vs OTT, I think some films are made for the cinematic and community viewing experience, and there are others that are flexible in terms of mode of consumption. The year 2020 wasn’t much about choice. It was about the logistics of a film on the production level, depending on finances involved, etc. So eventually, it’s the producer’s prerogative and I’ll be happy with the decision they take,” he states.