Suparn Varma on Haq’s OTT Success: ‘I Knew It Would Make a Big Impact’

Suparn Varma on Haq’s OTT Success: “I Knew It Would Be the Next Big Jump”

Director Suparn Varma is ecstatic about the response to his film Haq since its Netflix release, which has exceeded all expectations. “I knew that once it reached OTT, it would be the next big jump for Haq,” Varma told the Free Press Journal. “But the response has been overwhelming. I’ve had messages from Nigeria, Canada, and it’s trending at number 1 across Arab countries, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Every day I get around 200 DMs, calls, and messages. This morning, even Alia Bhatt told me she watched the film and loved it.”

Challenges for Hindi Films

At a Zoom roundtable with filmmakers including Neeraj Ghaywan, Anurag Basu, Arati Kadav, and Reema Kagti, Varma explained:

“Audiences have become more unforgiving towards Hindi films. Some stories work in Telugu or Malayalam, but may not get accepted as Hindi films. It’s a reality we have to navigate as filmmakers.”

Alia Bhatt Applauds Yami Gautam

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt recently praised Yami Gautam’s performance in Haq, calling it one of her favourite female performances ever. Sharing a still from the film on social media, she wrote:

“Queen Yami, you are pure craft, heart, and all things gold in Haq. I’m a fan waiting eagerly for all your future work.”

Other celebrities, including Farah Khan, have also lauded Yami’s performance, calling it award-worthy.

Haq’s OTT Release

The Yami Gautam – Emraan Hashmi starrer premiered on Netflix India, with Yami announcing:

“Streaming now on @NetflixIndia #HAQ”

Originally released in theatres in November 2025, the film follows Shazia (Yami Gautam Dhar), whose husband Abbas Khan (Emraan Hashmi) brings home a second wife and ends their marriage via triple talaq. Shazia fights back in court to defend her rights, supported by strong performances from Sheeba Chaddha and Vartika Singh.

Since its OTT debut, Haq has trended globally, reaching audiences far beyond its theatrical run and cementing its success on digital platforms.