Aishwarya Rajinikanth, despite her efforts to establish herself as a filmmaker, has faced setbacks at the box office. Her debut film, ‘3’, gained massive attention due to the viral song ‘Why This Kolaveri Di?’, but it failed to perform commercially. Interestingly, the film found success upon its re-release, even in Telugu.
Her recent directorial venture, ‘Lal Salaam’, also did not fare well in theaters, marking another disappointment in her career. Given this track record, reports from Tamil media suggest that Aishwarya is now in discussions with Netflix for an OTT project, potentially skipping a theatrical release altogether.
If true, this could be a strategic move for her. Theatrical releases come with high audience expectations, and Aishwarya has struggled to meet them so far. OTT platforms, on the other hand, provide creative freedom without the pressure of box office numbers. This shift could allow her to focus on strong storytelling without commercial compromises.
Aishwarya Rajinikanth has been putting notable effort to establish herself as a director, but success has remained elusive. Whether this digital venture will turn things around for her remains to be seen. If she delivers compelling content without distractions, this might finally be the breakthrough she needs.