Kushal Tandon makes a major OTT move; to headline two Ekta Kapoor-backed projects

Kushal Tandon is set for a significant shift in his career trajectory as he moves deeper into the OTT space. The actor, who was last seen in Barsatein: Mausam Pyaar Ka, has now been signed exclusively by Ekta Kapoor’s talent management agency. Following the development, he has also been locked in to headline two upcoming OTT projects that will stream on leading platforms.

While Kushal remained unavailable for comment, Mohammed Nagaman Lateef, Talent Head at Balaji Telefilms and Motion Pictures, confirmed the development.

Speaking to us, Mohammed said, “Yes, Kushal Tandon has been signed exclusively with Balaji Telefilms and Motion Pictures. He is talented, energetic, a thorough professional and a delight to work with. What sets him apart from many of his contemporaries is that he has always chosen his projects thoughtfully and with care.”

He further highlighted Ekta Kapoor’s involvement in nurturing talent and shaping careers. He added, “Ekta Kapoor is very particular when it comes to talent. She understands who fits which project and has a strong sense of casting. One of her strengths is that she gets deeply involved in every aspect and closely follows how an artist’s career is progressing. In Kushal’s case, she is personally looking into his journey and ensuring that he is placed in the right projects and moves in the right direction.”

Sharing details about the actor’s upcoming slate, Mohammed revealed, “Kushal will be doing two OTT projects with us for major platforms. One is expected to begin in October, while the other is scheduled for December. He fits both the characters very well.”

Kushal is not entirely new to the digital space, having previously featured in Hum – I’m Because of Us and Bebaakee. However, these new projects appear to mark a bigger push into OTT and an important phase in his career.