Radhika Apte, who will next be seen in Keerthy Suresh’s Akka, has opened up about the challenges faced by female-led films in securing strong theatrical releases. She believes box-office uncertainty makes it difficult for women-centric projects to attract audiences unless they feature top stars like Alia Bhatt or Deepika Padukone. In an interview, Apte said she does not choose projects based on whether they release in theatres or on OTT platforms. She wants her films to reach audiences in any way possible. The actress also admitted that a theatrical film led by her could struggle commercially, even if it is excellent. She feels female actors often need male stars to headline films to ensure better theatrical prospects.