‘I had no choice’: Why Tamil Comic Alexander Babu set his OTT space

“I had no alternative,” Funman Alexander Babu, but a penny. He is referring to his recent plan to launch an OTT platform of his own (ANBA TV), a step that was made after contacting several OTT players with the contents of his latest hit show, Alexpereity,

People taking their contents in OTT space are not a bit disappointing. His previous show, Alex in WonderlandThere was a success, it was decided to subtit down in more than ten languages ​​to benefit customers from many countries with Amazon Prime. “I thought it was it; I had made it. I felt that everyone would roll a red-carpet for my content,” he remembers.

But no one did – despite the success of the live show Alexpereity, Representatives of the OTT space informed them that there was no speed for the regional stand-up comic material. “I suddenly realized that I was on my own. YouTube was an option, but the kind of content I was outing up with some challenges. I was left alone. I could be related to many creators; like a filmmaker who made a good project without stars, but does not know what to do with it.”

Alexander, a corporate professional-turn-comedian, decided to take matters into his hands. On 5 September, he is ready to launch his latest show in a special OTT space ‘ANBA TV’, which will showcase all his content. Alexander says, “I have previously worked in it and understand what it means to make a product. He believes that this model will be taken for this model.” I have DVD of Tamil films. Samamandam of Pamal And Michael Madana Cama Rajan That I play and see every few months. I believe it will happen, “Comic says, which describes ‘ANBA TV’ as a house for all its content and something that does not give immediate returns.

Alexander Babu | Photo Credit: Shivraj S; Location: I Conference, Adyar

Comedy meets music

Soon, killing 50, Alexander-who has been up in a stand-up comedy scene for more than a decade to thank her for her ability to join humor with a major dose of music. Alexpereity He saw him reflecting on socially relevant topics, even when he joined his love for music and Tamil. So, what has been his biggest lesson from that show, which was done for audiences around the world from 2022 to 2024? “It was magical. Every time I climbed on stage, I told myself that it was a blessing and that Divya was using me as a tool to pass on information. I am crazy Mohan, but people loved my lines. I am not a great singer, but the audience still loved my performance.”

He also did some film projects like Madhavan-Starrer in the last few years. hit And web-series, Time anna boss“After this launch, I am going on a rest, just to take a dip in the writing content. But as I have no tour plans this year, I am open to take an interesting film offer. Acting gives me an opportunity to learn new skills.”

Alexander believes that the motto makes hard work, become kind and spread happiness. He addresses his audience as ‘Chelms’. “My children look at me. They think of me as a hero. They feel angry if someone scolds me and I never sure that I am worthy of putting such a pursuit. So, when I get hate comments on social media or get slaughtered during the stage show, I think of the audience as my children.

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