"Yaar Jigri" Starring Vikrant Massey Will Release On Zee5

With boom in OTT industry in India, several producers are choosing to release their films on digital platforms. Now Ronnie Screwavala plans to release his film Yaar Jigri on Zee5. The film stars Vikrant Massey and Sunny Singh.  His recent film, Love Per Square Foot starring Vicky Kaushal and Angira Dhar was released on Netflix last year. It was a Indian romantic comedy film featuring two couples trying to find a house in Mumbai.

Sources also revealed that Screwvala will also release his film Bhangra Paa Le starring starring Sunny Kaushal and Rukhshar Dhillon on the digital platform. The film will be directed by Ramesh Taurani's  daughter, Sneha Taurani and the film depicts on Bhangara, a folk dance of Punjab.

It seems producers are realizing that audience right now is not stepping up for films starring newcomers. Releasing small films with a romantic and comedy dramas are much loved on OTT platforms. The changing evolution of Indian cinema goers is seen as a big change after the boom of OTT platforms in India.

Talking about Yaar Jigri, the bromance story will mark a debut for Amit Joshi. He is a co-writer for film Trapped starring Rajkummar Rao. However, it seems that Ronnie Screwvala is not keen for giving Yaar Jigri a theatrical release due to its outcome. The producer is already in talks with Zee5 for releasing the film early next year.

Vikrant Massey and Sunny Singh started shooting the film in August and has been extensively shot at various locations in Delhi, Nainital, Ranikhet and Corbett National Park. The film is based on two best friends and talks about friendship with a great cinematic experience. Vikrant Massey will play the role of an introvert while Sunny will play the role of a guy who is carefree and flirtatious. The music is composed by Tansihk Bagchi  and Rochak Kohli. The film will be surely filled with several ups and down as two friends explore life.