Rocket Boys didn’t have enough action and…: Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur on Jim Sarbh’s series never being theatrical film

Why can Rocket Boys never be imagined as a theatrical film? Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur analyzes why Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh's series is made as OTT exclusive.

Rocket Boys

It has been a while since Rocket Boys released on OTT and the impact the web series featuring Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh holds has rarely ever been met. Would it have the same impact if Rocket Boys were made as a film? Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur disagrees and analyzes why the series could not be imagined as a film. Here's what he said...

Siddharth Roy Kapur sure that Rocket Boys cannot be turned into a theatrical film

“I cannot imagine making Rocket Boys for theatrical audiences ever, but got a chance to make it for OTT,” Siddharth Roy Kapur told Komal Nahta. The producer feels that the series required a longer format and a theatrical film would not serve justice to the story of the two passionate Indian scientists.

Siddharth Roy Kapur explains why Rocket Boys would not work in theatres

When asked why not for theatres, Siddharth said that casting for the movie would have been very difficult because it’s not an action film. Pointing out how most biopics are patriotic and thus, action-based, which is not the case with Rocket Boys.

The producer could not see Rocket Boys in the form of a limited format that films provide. He was certain that it should have been a web series for it to work. “You have time to go through the eras and live the characters’ journey with them when it comes to a web series,” Siddharth explained.

What is Rocket Boys all about?

Rocket Boys is the story is of two scientists - Dr. Homi Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai - who lead very interesting lives. While the series has peak drama, it lacks action. The series has currently come to an end with two seasons, even if a third season was hinted at with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's introduction to the storyline. The makers have not taken the franchise forward yet.

FAQs

Q. What is Rocket Boys about?

A. Rocket Boys is a biographical streaming series based on the lives of Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, India's greatest scientists, showcasing their journey in shaping the country's nuclear and space programs.

Q. Who are the lead actors in Rocket Boys?

A. Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh play the lead roles of Dr. Homi J. Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, respectively.

Q. When was Rocket Boys released?

A. Season 1 was released on February 4, 2022, and Season 2 premiered on March 16, 2023, exclusively on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium).

Q. Is Rocket Boys based on a true story?

A. Yes, Rocket Boys is inspired by the real-life stories of Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, pioneers of India's nuclear and space programs ¹ ².

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