Sasi clarifies why ‘Nooru Kodi Vaanavil’ skipped theatrical release; Harish Kalyan says, ‘film is like child’ |

Director Sasi‘s romantic drama ‘Nooru Kodi Vaanavil’, starring Harish Kalyan and Siddhi Idnani, is finally set to reach audiences after a long wait for its theatrical release. The film will now premiere directly on OTT. The film, which explores love, family relationships, and difficult life choices, is now set to premiere directly on OTT. The makers have announced that the film will stream on ZEE5 from November 6 as a special Diwali release.

Sasi clarifies why ‘Nooru Kodi Vaanavil’ did not release in theatres

During a recent interaction with Behindwoods, both Sasi and Harish Kalyan were asked why the film was not released in theatres despite its promising trailer. Responding to the question, director Sasi clarified that the decision had nothing to do with the creative aspects of the film. He said, “For some reasons, which we could not say or avoid, there was no creative side to it. From the production side, they felt that bringing the film directly to OTT would give us better results. So, we were happy that the film was released.” His statement made it clear that the decision was taken entirely by the production team.

Harish Kalyan says it was painful to wait for the film’s release

Harish Kalyan also shared his feelings about the film finally reaching viewers, although it missed a theatrical release. Comparing a film to a child, the actor explained how difficult it was to wait for it to reach audiences. He said, “A film is like a child. There is a pain when it does not reach anyone. That is very difficult. But we do not have the mindset that the film must only reach audiences in theatres. It has reached an OTT platform, and many people are watching it. So, we are happy that our product has finally been released.” Sasi, however, described his feelings as relief rather than happiness, adding, “We cannot say we are happy. We can say it is a relief. What you say about the film after watching it will make us happy.”

‘Nooru Kodi Vaanavil’ cast and delayed production journey

‘Nooru Kodi Vaanavil’ also features Kovai Sarala, Thambi Ramaiah, Chinni Jayanth and Sampath Raj in important roles. The project faced production delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly during the second wave, when the team could not travel to Mumbai for a planned schedule. Sasi revealed that portions were shot in Goa, while the Mumbai schedule remained pending, adding to the delay. Now, after a long wait, the director’s romantic drama is finally ready to meet viewers through OTT.