Genre is defined as a particular type or style of literature, art, film or music that one can recognize because of its special characteristics. The audience tries to build a certain notion with the help of genre.
Apart from the main genre the blended genre also exists. This is used in a movie when it becomes a hard job at determining a specific genre for a film. The entertainment factor remains the same for both Main genre as well as Blended genre.
In the industry where film business is regularly done it is crucial that the genre of every creative piece being exhibit to masses should be studied and understood. Everyone including the audience as well as the actors have their favorite genre. Actors feel there are certain genres which are lucky for them and it can give them more success and fame.
Direction and treatment of a film also depends on the genre of the film. Bollywood functions to create movies which suit the Indian culture. These films try to portray the richness of same through various genres.
Genre also boosts the marketing and PR process of the film. It also helps in the natural flow of the narrative, enhancing the production of movie. Genre has four parts to it characters, Story, Plot and Settings.
Film makers are busy analyzing and researching on new genre to use in their film to bring something new to the table for the public to enjoy. It also becomes a priority to the content the viewers like and stick with it along with exploring at few occasions.
To conclude I want to say be it films, TV or content on an OTT platforms genre is essential. It helps the audience to make choices between the plenty of films thrown at them from all the three mediums combined.
