Reelmonk is a Kochi-based online film distribution platform offering primarily Malayalam films aimed at the non-residential Indian audience. The platform was launched in July 2015 and was developed by Vivek Paul, Gautham Vyas, and Blaise Crowly of Xincoz Labs.[1][2][3][4] Reelmonk is intended as a legal alternative to piracy.[3][5] The site is no longer functional.
| Company type | Website |
|---|---|
| Industry | Online Movie Distribution |
| Founded | July 20, 2015 |
| Founders |
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| Parent | Xincoz Labs |
| Website | reelmonk |
Releases
editOttaal, directed by Jayaraj, was released online through Reelmonk on the same day it opened on theaters,[6] making it the first film in India to release simultaneously in theatres and online.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Now watch Malayalam films online on their release day". India Today. July 20, 2015.
- ^ "Latest Mollywood flicks to be available online abroad". Times of India. TNN. July 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Rajmohan, Sooraj (August 12, 2015). "Malayalam films on demand". The Hindu.
- ^ Kartika, KG (July 19, 2015). ""Reelmonk means online cinema"". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam).
- ^ "'Reelmonk' Tracks Down Pirates". The New Indian Express. July 24, 2015. Archived from the original on July 26, 2015.
- ^ "'Ottaal' First Indian Film to be Released Online in Real-time". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "'Ottaal' to have simultaneous release in theatres, online". Business Standard. November 5, 2015.