Arjun Sarja’s directorial family drama ‘Seetha Payanam’, released on February 14, is now heading to OTT. The film, starring Aishwarya Arjun and Sathyaraj, explores a father-daughter relationship and a young woman’s journey. Despite a mixed theatrical reception and critiques on its execution, the emotional drama will stream on Sun NXT from March 19 in multiple languages.
Popular south actor Arjun Sarja’s directorial drama movie ‘Seetha Payanam’ hit the big screens on February 14 this year. According to the latest updates, the family drama is now gearing up for the OTT release.
Streaming platform shares the update
Confirming the OTT release, Sun NXT shared a post highlighting the film’s emotional journey.The post read, “One journey, many emotions, and unforgettable moments. Streaming in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam & Kannada on Sun NXT from March 19. @arjunsarjaa @aishwaryaarjun @niranjansudhindra @dhruva_sarjaa @anuprubensmusic @joinprakashraj #Sathyaraj @shyamkasarlalyrics @dsathyaprakash @sreeraamfilmsofficial @saregamatelugu @PROSaiSatish @teamstarcircle”.
Cast and crew
Along with directing the film, Arjun Sarja has also written the story and screenplay and he plays a key role on screen as well.The film stars Aishwarya Arjun in the lead role, alongside Niranjan Sudhindra and the supporting cast includes Sathyaraj, Dhruva Sarja, and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles.
Story about father-daughter relationship
‘Seetha Payanam’ follows the journey of Seetha who is played by Aishwarya Arjun. Seetha is raised by her loving father Rajendra Prasad, portrayed by Sathyaraj.
Her life takes a turn when she travels from Vizag to Hyderabad for work and meets Abhi, played by Niranjan Sudhindra.
ETimes verdict
The film received a mixed response during its theatrical run. Our exclusive ETimes review noted that the film’s biggest challenge lies in its execution. Our review said that although the movie had a good concept director Arjun Sarja struggles to show the emotional connection of the story into the screenplay.The review says, “The narrative at times feels uneven and the emotional beats fail to resonate as strongly as intended. The idea is interesting but the storytelling lacks the depth and punch needed to leave a lasting impression.”‘Seetha Payanam’ features the actors Niranjan Sudhindra, Aishwarya Arjun, Prakash Raj, Sathyaraj, Kovai Sarala, and many others in pivotal roles.
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