Akshay Kumar and Rakul Preet Singh’s ‘Cuttputlli’ is now streaming on Disney+Hotstar. The OTT release marks Rakul’s 41st movie, however, she still feels like a newcomer as she tries to strengthen her standing in the Hindi film industry. Speaking in an interview, Rakul opened up about sharing screenspace with actors like Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar, stating that it gives her a “sense of satisfaction”.
When asked about her experience working on a movie that’s made for a streaming platform and not the big screen, Rakul said, “The process of filmmaking is the same. Ultimately an equal number or larger number of people watch a movie on OTT. It also reaches different countries. In today’s time, certain genres are more enjoyable on OTT. We thought Cuttputlli makes for a great watch on any platform.”
The movie faced a lot of criticism, with several pointing out that the romantic angle killed the pace of the mystery thriller. Sharing her thoughts, the actress said, “There is a certain section of the audience that enjoy (romance, song and dance). We have made this film for families. Indian films are known for the quintessential masala. Today if you say that Telugu cinema is doing well, it is a masala that is doing well. People want entertainment. People have had tough lives, especially the last two-three years have been very tough. Families, a large section of our Indian cinema viewers, enjoy the balance. So, if the story is thrilling and intense, a little bit of breather here and there makes it a family watch.”
In the interview, Rakul also emphasized the importance of scripts. She said, “In today’s time, whatever I'm signing, there is a conscious effort to be a part of good scripts also. I feel lucky to be a part of films that had good scripts, whether it was ‘De De Pyar De’ or ‘Runway 34’. They were solid scripts. ‘Runway 34’ may not have worked but it gave us so much critical appreciation. Today a good script is the most important thing and a criteria for me to do a film. I’d like to strike a good balance. The script has to be good and then if I get a chance to work with these great stars, then why not.”
