Mon Potongo OTT Release: The Bengali film Mon Potongo (Mind Flies) has secured its digital future with Netflix acquiring the streaming rights. The critically acclaimed drama, which hit Indian cinemas on December 13, 2024, is now set for its OTT debut, though the exact release date has not been announced yet.
According to industry sources, the digital distribution rights were finalized recently, marking a significant milestone for this indie Bengali production.
About the Film
Mon Potongo tells the powerful story of a Hindu girl and Muslim boy living on the streets who dream of wealth and power. The 2 hour 29 minute drama explores themes of love, ambition, and social tensions as the couple faces religious divides and societal challenges in Kolkata.
The film stars Baishakhi Roy and Subhankar Mohanta in lead roles, with veteran actress Seema Biswas in a supporting role. Produced by Aurora Film Corporation, the movie has been praised for blending social realism with aspirational storytelling.
Box Office Performance
Despite being a small-budget production, Mon Potongo showed respectable numbers at the box office. The film earned ₹10 lakh on its opening day, which was considered impressive for an independent Bengali film. Current box office tracking shows the movie has collected approximately ₹1.76 crores worldwide during its theatrical run.
The film received positive reviews from both audiences and critics, earning a 5.5/10 rating on IMDb from 567 user votes. Industry experts noted the strong word-of-mouth publicity that helped sustain its box office performance beyond the opening weekend.
Mon Potongo OTT Release Date and Platform
While Netflix holds the official digital rights, Mon Potongo is currently not available on major Indian streaming platforms. Some international platforms like Plex have the film in their catalog, but Indian viewers will need to wait for the official Netflix release.
The movie is expected to arrive on Netflix India soon, as the platform typically releases acquired Bengali content within 2-3 months of theatrical release. This timing would put the potential OTT debut around February or March 2025.
Will this Netflix deal help Mon Potongo reach a wider audience beyond Bengali cinema lovers?