Prime Video’s first Tamil original series Sujal: The Vortex garnered immense love not only from the audience but also from film buffs and critics alike. In an interview with Hindustan Times, both the lead actors of the web series, Kathir and Sriya Reddy have expressed how overwhelmed they feel with the response. He also talked about how OTT has opened the floodgates for the South film industries by breaking the language barrier.
Speaking to HT, Kathir said that as the release date was approaching, he seemed to be waiting for his class 12 board results. Both the actors were nervous as they had not seen the series. But after the positive response from the audience, Kathir was overjoyed. “Now, I think I have topped because I didn’t top then (during the exam), so at least I topped here,” he said.
Kathir and Shriya had successful runs on the big screen but they were not at all hesitant to try the OTT platform. To him, Sujal is “as big as any big film.”
Shriya mentioned that the makers of Suzal wanted to break the language barrier and let the audience see the good content they are creating. “Like, you, me or Kathir will watch Squid games or Money Heist and look forward to their next season, the same excitement we hoped and prayed we would be able to get out of India Through Sujal,” she added.
The actors agreed that its pan-India success would have opened the door for more content-driven work of regional film industries on OTT platforms. Kathir believes that the audience will now be looking for content. Industries will also focus more on delivering better performance.” After Sujal they would like to see what is interesting what they can deliver. So, I think it will go more in a content-oriented style. It will be healthy,” said Kathir.
Shriya and Kathir have also hinted that they have started shooting for the upcoming season of the series.
Sujal is directed by Pushkar and Gayatri. It premiered on June 17 this year. The crime drama series revolves around a gruesome crime that devastates a small town.
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