Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya’s EPIC is now heading to the OTT platform just weeks after its theatrical release. The film, directed by Aditya Haasan, will start streaming on Netflix from October 9.
| Title | EPIC First Semester |
|---|---|
| Director | Aditya Haasan |
| Cast | Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya |
| Streaming platform | Netflix |
| Streaming date | October 9, 2026 |
The romantic drama arrived in theatres with decent expectations, especially because of the lead pair and the director’s previous work. However, the film failed to connect with audiences and ended its theatrical run as a major disappointment.
EPIC revolves around a young couple who enter a live-in relationship. Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya reunited after their earlier association in Baby, which was another factor that created interest before release.
Also read: Epic-First Semester Review: Anand Deverakonda's film is realistic and heartfelt yet uneven
Aditya Haasan, who made his directorial debut with the film, handled the story and direction. Despite the promising combination, the film struggled at the box office, with the weak audience response affecting its theatrical run.
Now, the film gets a second opportunity on Netflix. OTT platforms often give films that underperform in theatres a chance to reach a wider audience, and Duet could find viewers who missed it during its theatrical release.
The October 9 streaming premiere will also allow audiences to judge the film without the pressure of the theatrical box office. Anand and Vaishnavi’s performances, along with Aditya Haasan’s filmmaking, could receive a different response on digital platforms.
