In Hollywood, there’s no definite divide between movie stars and OTT actors. Everyone works everywhere and gives the most importance to content over stardom or anything else. Even before OTT became a huge pillar of the entertainment industry, Hollywood actors used to work in television series, along with working in movies. This culture was not prevalent in Indian cinema, as our television industry was a completely entire being.
With OTT platforms now becoming more and more prominent in India, and more new content being brought to the Indian audiences, film stars are moving towards the digital arena, exploring various characters and roles. One by one, prominent actors are venturing into the digital space, and Samantha Akkineni marks the entry of prominent actors from the South, into the digital space, with the second season of The Family Man.
A lot of other actors from Tollywood are also currently occupied with digital projects, each of which will release in the coming months. However, Samantha’s OTT debut is expected to be a major game changer for Tollywood, as more and more actors are expected to venture into the space if the right script comes their way. The trailer of The Family Man Season 2 was released today, and Samantha can be seen playing the role of a suicide bomber in it.