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Ibrahim Ali Khan, who made his acting debut with OTT projects, seems to be continuing on the same path. As per reports, after Nadaaniyan and Sarzameen both backed by major production houses but unable to leave a mark his third project, yet to be officially announced, will also release on a streaming platform.
For those waiting to see him make a big-screen entry, it looks like the wait isn’t ending anytime soon. The young actor has not signed any theatrical film yet, and his upcoming release too will stay limited to digital audiences.
Why no theatrical debut yet?
The question now being asked is why Ibrahim hasn’t managed a theatrical release despite being launched under some of the biggest banners. One reason could be the growing preference among production houses to test fresh faces on OTT platforms first, especially after mixed responses to their earlier projects. With digital releases, the risk is lower compared to theatrical distribution, where box office numbers remain unforgiving.
There’s also speculation that after the lukewarm reception of his first two projects, producers may be hesitant to back him for a big-screen release just yet. A digital release gives both Ibrahim and the makers time to build his presence and connect with audiences before taking the bigger leap into cinemas.
What lies ahead?
While fans might be a little disappointed, it’s worth remembering that several successful actors today started with smaller screens before making their way to theatres. For Ibrahim, the OTT space may serve as a testing ground, helping him polish his craft and build a stronger base before he finally makes that much-anticipated big-screen debut.
For now, viewers will have to wait for the official announcement of his third project to see if this time he manages to leave a stronger impression.