The Kerala Story Marks A Milestone In OTT Cinema With Adah Sharma

The Kerala Story, starring Adah Sharma, made waves upon its release in cinema halls, quickly becoming a significant topic of conversation. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film achieved a monumental feat by becoming the highest-grossing film led by an actress. Following its success in theaters, the film made its way to OTT platforms, where Adah Sharma shared insights into the film's success, her initial thoughts during its theatrical premiere, and more.

Adah Sharma's journey in Bollywood has been marked by her ability to establish a strong presence without any industry godfathers. She attributes her success to the audience's support, viewing it as a shared victory. "That's one of the nicest compliments. A lot of people tell me, 'My success is their success'. That's how The Kerala Story worked. They called it their film, watched it and promoted it," Sharma expressed. She also reminisced about her debut film 1920, which not only performed well at the box office but also enjoyed high TRP ratings when it premiered on television.

The Commando actress revealed that there were concerns about The Kerala Story potentially getting banned. "Our team expected that the film might get banned. West Bengal government had banned it," she said. Despite these fears and threats from some quarters to burn down theaters showing the film, the audience's love and support ensured its successful screening across cinemas.

Adah Sharma's Emotional Journey

Discussing the emotional toll of her role in The Kerala Story, Sharma shared how she remained detached from public events for six months to fully immerse herself in her character. "I lived the character...For six months, I didn't talk to anyone. I didn't go to any public events," she stated. Despite the challenges and emotional strain, Sharma viewed her role as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that she was grateful for.

The Kerala Story is now available for streaming on ZEE5, allowing a wider audience to experience the critically acclaimed performance of Adah Sharma and delve into the compelling narrative crafted by Sudipto Sen.