CSpace : Kerala on Thursday launched India’s first government-owned OTT platform ‘Cspace’. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described it as a decisive step in the forward journey of Malayalam cinema.
Inaugurating ‘Cspace’, managed by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) at a function held at Kairali Theatre, the Chief Minister said it was a pioneering initiative that would give prominence to films with artistic and cultural value without harming the mainstream film industry.
Pinarayi Vijayan said, ‘The main objective of private sector OTT platforms is to make profits. Meanwhile, Cspace is set to make its mark as a medium that brings home quality films. Cspace’s priority is to onboard and stream content with artistic and cultural values. This will help in promoting Malayalam language and culture.
The Chief Minister said, ‘Its objective is to promote good cinema without harming the interests of producers and exhibitors.’ Presiding over the ceremony, Culture Minister Saji Cherian said the launch of Seaspace aligns well with the government’s policy of supporting art and artists representing diverse traditions.