Rakshit Shetty’s ‘Ekam’ Rejected by OTT Platforms; Kannada Filmmakers Voice Discontent Over Industry Bias

Rakshit Shetty recently shared his ongoing struggle to secure interest for his new series Ekam, despite his recent successes. Scroll down to find more details.

Jun 18, 2024 - 18:30

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Rakshit Shetty’s ‘Ekam’ Rejected by OTT Platforms; Kannada Filmmakers Voice Discontent Over Industry Bias

Bengaluru: Kannada actor, director, and producer Rakshit Shetty, set the internet ablaze on June 17 with a bold proclamation. Revealing his plan to release his new Kannada web series, Ekam on a personal platform, citing disregard from other channels as the cause, his announcement turned heads. This unexpected play stirred quite a commotion among audiences and industry insiders alike in the Kannada film sector. Read on to find more details.

Rakshit Shetty Fails To Find OTT Deal: Here’s Why

The actor behind ‘Charlier 777’ on X/Twitter reflected, ‘Back in early 2020, we greenlit Ekam—a web series in Kannada with Journeyman Films. Despite the upheaval of the pandemic, we persisted. By October 2021, I watched the final cut of Ekam and felt exhilarated to see it come to life. Despite facing familiar challenges, we explored every avenue to bring Ekam to audiences. Ultimately, we decided to release it on our own platform, believing in the audience’s right to judge its merit. It’s a unique endeavor that demands acknowledgment and applause. Whether you love it or hate it, you can’t ignore it. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it (sic).’