Watch Satya: Ab Tak Pachchees an OTTplay Exclusive

OTTplay, India's first AI-powered streaming, recommendation, and content discovery platform, is proud to announce the release of its first original documentary film, "Satya: Ab Tak Pachchees," celebrating the 25th anniversary of the cinematic masterpiece, Satya. The cult classic crime drama directed by Ram Gopal Varma, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To commemorate this milestone, OTTplay has released an exclusive documentary titled Ab Tak Pachchees. The documentary will explore the making of the film, its impact on Indian cinema, and its legacy.

Released on July 3 1998, Satya quickly earned a cult following and has since become a landmark film in Indian cinema. Its impact on filmmakers, cinephiles, and technicians cannot be overstated. With stellar performances by Manoj Bajpayee, JD Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar, Shefali Shah, and Saurabh Shukla, the film captured the essence of Mumbai's underworld like never before.

"Satya: Ab Tak Pachchees" is a tribute to the enduring legacy of Satya, featuring a compilation of anecdotes, memories, and insights from those directly involved in the making of the film. The documentary offers an intimate look into the creative process behind Satya and showcases the significant impact it had on the industry and its luminaries.

The documentary explores the profound influence of Satya on the Indian film landscape through interviews with industry stalwarts, providing a broader perspective on the film's cultural and artistic significance. The testimonies of renowned personalities within the industry such as Ram Gopal Varma, Manoj Bajpay, Anurag Kashyap, and Saurabh Shukla have provided depth and highlighted the long-term influence of Varma's vision.

Commenting on the documentary, Avinash Mudaliar, CEO and Co – founder, OTTplay stated, "We are thrilled to present 'Satya: Ab Tak Pachchees' as our first original documentary film. Satya holds a special place in the hearts of film enthusiasts, and it has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. This documentary aims to honor its legacy and provide audiences with a deeper understanding of the film's creation and its profound influence on the industry."

We're overjoyed that our first OTTplay Original is an ode to Satya, a particularly beloved icon of Indian cinema. The passion project of a scrappy and intensely dedicated team, there could have been no film more fitting than Satya for us at OTTplay to take up, and explore the making of. We hope that OTTplay's Ab Tak Pachchees does Satya and its now 25-year-old legacy justice, that even diehard fans will find something new in this documentary, and that the rare few who haven't discovered this cult classic yet will be compelled to dive right in. Added, Suryasarathi Bhattacharya and Rohini Nair, production team, OTTplay.com

OTTplay invites audiences to join in the celebration of 25 years of Satya and witness the behind-the-scenes stories and the lasting impact of this iconic film. The documentary will be available exclusively on the OTTplay platform, and YouTube.