Jack N Jill, directed by Santosh Sivan starred Manju Warrier in the lead role. The film received a mixed response from the audience.
The film was a disappointment to those who had been waiting for it with great anticipation. The main criticism was that Santosh Sivan did not make it up to the expectations.
Following the theatrical release, the film reached OTT. Following the OTT release, the film and some scenes in the film led to huge trolls.
Now, Santosh Sivan answers why Jack N Jill was not released directly on OTT. He was speaking in an interview with Club FM. Santosh Sivan says that many people had asked him to release Jack N Jill live on OTT but it was his decision to release it in theaters. “Many people have told me to release Jack and Jill on OTT. I was the one who spent all the money. So I decided that what I really needed to do was learn how to do it right. I wanted to see it in the theater itself. In my view, all creativity begins in the dark. So I thought people should come to the theater and see the movie. Although there is nothing scientific yet, I like that kind of thinking. That’s why I did that;” said Santosh Sivan.
In the interview, Santosh Sivan said that he wants to make a big movie. In the interview, Santosh Sivan said that he enjoys acting on camera and that he sheds tears when he takes some shots.