'Footfairy' starring Gulshan Devaiah & Sagarika Ghatge to air on TV in October?

Gulshan Devaiah and Sagarika Ghatge starrer Footfairy is all set to become the first film to air directly on TV during the pandemic, before moving to a digital platform. According to a brief report, published by Mid-day, the film will air on &Pictures on October 24, and a week later it will start streaming online. While stating a reason for taking a direct TV release, the report asserted that since the reach of TV is substantially higher than that of OTT platforms in India, the makers were certain about having a television premiere.

Sagarika Ghatge & Gulshan Devaiah's Footfairy to air on October 24?

Adding further, the report also mentioned that the makers believe the medium will help them grab more eyeballs. In a move to increase the film's shelf life, it has been also speculated that the rights of the psychological thriller has been acquired by Netflix for a subsequent digital release. On the other side, in a statement, actor Gulshan Devaiah said that Footfairy had him going right from the start and kept him hooked till the end.

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Talking further, Gulshan also asserted that the team spent about 2 months in researching and preparing for the role, to ensure the nuances were right. Sharing his experience of working with the director Kanish Varma, Gulshan added that it was "an absolute rollercoaster". Sharing his thought on taking a TV release, Gulshan elaborated that it will be great to take their film to a wide audience. 

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Meanwhile, Sagarika Ghatge explained that psychological thrillers have always fascinated her because of its immersive experience. She added that the viewer tries to solve the mystery himself, and that makes him feel a part of the process. Ghatge asserted that with a gripping narrative, Footfairy delivers the perfect amount of thrill, mystery, and intrigue that will surely keep one at the edge of their seats. Interestingly, the upcoming flick is set against the backdrop of Mumbai. The film will be a cat and mouse chase between a CBI officer and a mysterious serial killer with an absurd fetish. 

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(With Inputs from PR)