Unfulfilled love (Shailaja and Omana)
11/1/24 Unfulfilled love (Shailaja and Omana) 2023 belonged to masala entertainers and one saw people returning to the theatres to watch movies like Gadar 2, Pathaan, Jawaan, Animal, and Tiger 3. There were many regional hits like Jailer, Leo etc., which also did brisk business. Most of the megahits of 2023 would be forgotten in a matter of days. None of these movies have the ‘stickiness’ to stay with us for a long time. 2023 also gave us gems like ‘The Three of Us’ (Hindi) and ‘Kaathal – The Core’ (Malayalam) which somehow failed at the box office. Commercial success and critical acclaim are two different things altogether. It is the latter which elevates any creative person. We now get an opportunity to watch such movies on OTT. Over a period of time, word of mouth publicity, and some honest critics do their bit, and these films get talked about. There would be many movies who don’t get any recognition at the box office but gain a cult following on OTT these days. With an unlimited b