Why is Nishaanchi Part 2 direct-to-OTT release, ask netizens who look at Anurag Kashyap's film with new perspective

Anurag Kashyap surprised his fans by dropping Nishaanchi's two parts on Prime Video (Amazon Prime Lite via a top-up to OTTplay Premium). Yes, Nishaanchi part 2 is also available for streaming now since the movie, unlike part 1, was decided as a direct-to-OTT release. This left the netizens both confused and impressed. They saw the movie in a new light, now wondering what caused the Box Office failure.

Nishaanchi Part 2 releases on OTT

Nischaanchi Part 2 is now available for streaming on Prime Video. The makers dropped both Nishaanchi as well as Nishaanchi 2 on OTT (Amazon Prime Lite via a top-up to OTTplay Premium). The latter was a surprise reveal.

Nishaanchi 2 drop changes game for Anurag Kashyap's film

Anurag Kashyap's Nishaanchi was always a two-part film. Since the first movie did not mint money at the Box Office, the makers decided to drop the second part directly on OTT. This has changed the perspective of the netizens towards the movie. The move ended up being a game-chanher since many actually took notice of classic Anurag Kashyap-style writing shining on their screens.

About Nishaanchi

Nishaanchi is the story of two brothers involved in a robbery-gone-wrong. Coming from a family that went bankrupt, these brothers were forced to take matters into their own hands. The film mainly revolves around Aaishvary Thackeray who plays the dual role.

The first part of the film series introduces the criminal underworld through Mother Manjari (Monika Panwar), a former sharpshooter, and her twin sons. Babloo, the ambitious and fiery twin, gets entangled with Ambika Prasad's (Kumud Mishra) local crime gang. His romantic involvement with Rinku (Vedika Pinto), the daughter of a man he helped kill, adds complexity to his life. This twist forces Babloo to confront his inner conflict between remorse and vengeance, intensifying his criminal journey.

FAQs:

Q: When did Nishaanchi Part 1 and Part 2 start streaming on Prime Video?

A: Both Nishaanchi Part 1 and Part 2 premiered together and became available for streaming exclusively on Prime Video (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up) on November 14, 2025. This date follows the theatrical release of Part 1 in September 2025.

Q: Who stars in the main cast of Nishaanchi?

A: The main cast of Nishaanchi features Aaishvary Thackeray in his acting debut, playing the double role of twin brothers Babloo and Dabloo. He stars alongside Vedika Pinto (Rinku), Monika Panwar (Manjari, the twins' mother), Kumud Mishra (Ambika Prasad), Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Viineet Kumar Siingh.

Q: Who directed and wrote the film Nishaanchi?

A: Anurag Kashyap is the director of Nishaanchi. The film's screenplay and story were co-written by Prasoon Mishra, Ranjan Chandel, and Anurag Kashyap himself.