Anora OTT release date: Sean Baker's Anora, a comedy-drama about a sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, bagged the Oscar for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards. The film was nominated in six categories and won five.
This notable feat at the 97th Academy Awards has brought the movie to the attention of the masses, who now await its OTT release to witness Baker's award-winning craft first-hand.
The film is Baker's biggest success. With a budget of $6 million, Anora has earned over $40 million at the box office.
The Academy Award-winning Anora is currently streaming digitally on ZEE5 for a rent of ₹129.
However, JioHotstar subscribers can watch it for free on the OTT platform from March 17 onwards.
American actor Mikey Madison was among the big winners at the Oscars on a night which saw Anora leading the pack with five wins. Madison, 25, beat Hollywood stalwart Demi Moore to take home the best actress gong for her role in Anora.
The film also won Best Picture, Film Editing, Original Screenplay and Best Director for Sean Baker.
Anora won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, making Sean Baker the first American director since Terrance Malick in 2011 to take the festival's top prize.
Ani, a 23-year-old stripper, meets Vanya, a Russian oligarch’s son, who hires her and impulsively marries her in Las Vegas. His family disapproves, sending henchmen to force an annulment. Ani resists but eventually gives in, realizing Vanya’s immaturity and his family’s power.
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