Sanjay Kapoor on the benefits of OTT platforms: This kind of reach, even cinemas don't have

Sanjay Kapoor

In the tangled web of ZEE5's upcoming movie, House of Lies, deception knows no bounds. Produced by Kali Movies Private Limited and Sebhariya Pictures, and directed by Saumitra Singh, this gripping thriller will premiere on ZEE5 on 31st May as part of its free-to-stream library.

Starring Sanjay Kapoor, Ssmilley Suri, Simran Kaur Suri, Hiten Paintal and the late actor Rituraj K Singh among others, House of Lies is an intriguing murder mystery that unravels the suspicious death of Albert Pinto, the morning after his birthday party. Investigators Rajveer Singh Choudhary and Abhay along with officer Sashi from Enforcement Directorate interrogate the guests - Albert's wife Ragini, brother Anthony, sister-in-law Aastha, lawyer Karan Sinha, doctor Fernandis, friend Col. Verma, and house help Zaid and try to uncover the many layers of complexities. With conflicting statements from all witnesses, officer Rajveer and Sashi's old rivalry adding friction and betrayal, greed and malice at the centre of it all, the investigation grows complex as motives of the suspects start to emerge and entangle the case further.

Talking about the USP of the film, actor Sanjay Kapoor says, "One of the USP is you have to watch this film for the late Rituraj Ji who is an extremely warm and talented actor."

Further, the actor was asked about the role of OTT in changing his career and introducing Hindi content to a wider and diverse audience. "OTT connects with a larger audience, not only in India but internationally also. There are so many places where a movie doesn't even release in the theater, but on OTT, you can watch it. It's there like a library, once it comes on the platform, if it's a good film, you will take out time and finally watch it. That's how it reaches to a broader audience as the release is worldwide. Anybody can see any film, sitting anywhere and they just need to have the subscription to the platform, and they can see it. This kind of reach, even cinemas don't have. Obviously, cinema is great, it's larger than life and it's a big screen entertainment. The biggest difference here is, you watch it by yourself or maybe with another family member or two but "Theater ka apna maza hai kyunki aap poori audience ke saath picture dekhte ho, So, you react with the audience." There are pros and cons to it, but OTT has definitely us a larger audience."

Talking about the film, director Saumitra Singh said, "As an ardent admirer of the murder mystery genre, from the mind-bending classics by Agatha Christie to edgy modern noir thrillers, I have always been captivated by their ability to challenge and thrill audiences. Bringing ‘House of Lies' to life in collaboration with ZEE5 and my writer, Abhiraj Sharma has truly been a dream project, allowing me to craft a twisted psychological ride that will keep viewers guessing until the end. We have meticulously crafted each character as a deliciously layered and deceitful puzzle piece, brought to life by an extraordinarily talented ensemble cast. This flick is a delirious descent into the darkest depths of human nature that will have you clinging to the edge of your seat. From start to finish, I can guarantee that viewers will be utterly transfixed, unable to take their eyes off the screen as the shocking truths are revealed."