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Anurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi 2 Skips Theatrical Release for Prime Video Debut

Kashyap attributes the choice to Part 1’s weak turnout, with the eight‑week theatre‑to‑streaming rule curtailing promotion.

Overview

  • Prime Video India quietly released Nishaanchi Part 2 directly on the platform and bundled it with Part 1 so viewers could watch the full story together.
  • Kashyap says the OTT drop was his suggestion and a joint decision with producer Amazon MGM after Part 1 underperformed in cinemas.
  • He cited exhibitor practices and the mandated eight‑week theatrical window as limiting marketing and shortening runs for non‑tent‑pole films.
  • Box‑office reports for Part 1 noted an opening day near Rs 25 lakh and cumulative earnings a little over Rs 1 crore.
  • The two‑part crime saga, set in Kanpur and Lucknow, stars debutant Aaishvary Thackeray with Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar and Kumud Mishra.