The Tamil action thriller Mission Chapter 1 has finally made its streaming debut, more than eight weeks after its release in theaters. Directed by AL Vijay and starring Arun Vijay in the lead role, the film is based on a script written by A. Mahadev. Arun Vijay’s fans and the Tamil cinema audience were eagerly waiting for the film to be released on digital platforms, and they were happy to learn that it is now available for OTT streaming.
Mission Chapter 1 is set to premiere on OTT platforms on March 15. The film is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Furthermore, viewers outside India can watch this movie on Simply South starting from the same date—Mission Chapter 1, funded by Lyca Productions, experienced delays in its release on streaming services. Unfortunately, the film’s lackluster box office performance may have hindered its ability to secure favorable streaming agreements.
Streaming platforms have become increasingly discerning in recent times when it comes to obtaining the streaming rights of movies prior to their theatrical release. As per the prevailing norms in the industry, new films are required to demonstrate their worth at the box office in order to secure a lucrative deal with OTT players. Movies that do not receive favorable reviews or fail to achieve commercial success often face challenges in obtaining streaming agreements. Mission Chapter 1 falls into this category as it did not attain either critical acclaim or commercial triumph. Consequently, its producers, Lyca Productions, may have encountered difficulties in selling it to streaming platforms.
