Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Indian Cinema's Evolution in 2020
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced theatres to close worldwide, including in India.
This changed how people watched movies.
Before the pandemic, Hindi cinema had a mixed start with films like Tanhaji and Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan.
Important women-oriented films like Chapaak and Thappad also did well.
After theatres closed, many films moved to OTT platforms.
Some notable films and shows on OTT were Pataal Lok, Panchayat, Scam 92, and Aarya.
Sadly, Irrfan Khan's last film, Angrezi Medium, was released during this time.
The year also saw great non-mainstream films like Sir and Eeb Alley Ooo.
Overall, 2020 was a big year for OTT content, with many new shows and films keeping audiences engaged.
The COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 led to the closure of theatres worldwide, impacting the film industry.
Hindi cinema's first quarter of 2020 had a mixed start with films like Tanhaji and Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan.
Women-oriented films like Chapaak and Thappad were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
With theatres closed, many films were released on OTT platforms, with notable successes like Pataal Lok and Panchayat.
Irrfan Khan's last film, Angrezi Medium, was released in 2020, marking a significant loss for the industry.
- Who
- Indian film industry, OTT platforms, audiences.
- What
- Shift from theatrical releases to OTT platforms due to pandemic.
- When
- March 2020 onwards.
- Where
- India and worldwide.
- Why
- Theatres were closed due to COVID-19, leading to a surge in OTT content consumption.
- Pandemic Impact
- Theatres closed worldwide in March 2020 due to COVID-19.
- Notable Films
- Tanhaji, Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan, Chapaak, Thappad, Angrezi Medium.
- OTT Success
- Pataal Lok, Panchayat, Scam 92, Aarya, Bandish Bandits, Special Ops, Mirzapur Season 2.
- Irrfan Khan
- Angrezi Medium was his last film before his death.
- Non-Mainstream Films
- Sir, Eeb Alley Ooo, Bubbul, Raat Akeli Hai, Dolly, Kitty Aur Woh Chamaktey Sitare.