From kitchen to big screen, these 4 movies about food flopped in theatres but were super hit on OTT, their names are…

There are times when some movies do not perform well on the big screen, but they get their due credit on OTT platforms. Today, we will discuss such movies that captured the essence of delicious food while also weaving in emotions. Sadly, these films didn’t do well in theatres initially, but when they arrived on OTT, they became super hits.

Movies That Flopped in Theatres But Hit on OTT

Today, we will be exploring unique stories and extraordinary Bollywood films that started in the kitchen and brought something fresh to the screen. Although these innovative films didn’t find success in theatres initially, they have now gained widespread popularity on OTT platforms.

1. The Lunchbox

Released in 2013, The Lunchbox featured Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur in lead roles. The movie beautifully depicted a love story of two strangers who fell in love by chance. Nimrat, who plays Ila in the film, sends a lunch box for her husband, but it accidentally lands with Irrfan (Saajan).

Soon, the accident turns into a beautiful conversation when Saajan sends a sweet note for Ila, making her feel welcomed. The two thought about how one could even fall in love with just words without seeing each other.

2. Chef

Released in 2017, Chef was headlined by Saif Ali Khan. The movie was about recipes, roads, and relationships. A remake of a Hollywood film, it tells the story of a single father’s struggles and dreams. The film was a flop at the box office.

3. Stanley Ka Dabba

Released in 2011, Stanley Ka Dabba was all about childhood and favourite food. The storyline is about a kid who doesn’t bring his lunch. When teachers notice this, they ask and force other kids to share their food with him. He is soon warned that he must bring a lunch box if he wants to attend school.

4. Ramji Londonwaley

Featuring R. Madhavan and Samita Jaykar, Ramji Londonwaley narrates a story through the aroma of food. The film depicts the sacrifices a person must make to achieve their dreams. R. Madhavan plays a chef who travels to America to pursue his ambitions.