Adipurush, written and directed by Om Raut, was published on June 16; plans are already being made for an OTT premiere. Amazon Prime reportedly owns the rights to the mythical movie.
Whether for good or bad, Adipurush is one of the movies that will be discussed the most in 2023. Another set of rumors regarding the film’s OTT release suggests that the movie cannot avoid the news cycle. The specifics are listed below.
Adipurush OTT Release
According to rumors, Amazon Prime Video has purchased the joint T-Series and Retrophiles initiative rights. The second week of August is when the movie will have its platform debut. However, because the Hindi belt has severe rules regulating the OTT distribution of a big-budget film, its Hindi dub’s premiere date will differ.
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Before its publication, Adipurush weathered several controversies. The movie’s teaser was released in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, last year, but the audience did not enjoy it. Saif Ali Khan’s portrayal of Ravana, among other roles, and the visual effects were mocked.
The first time Kriti Sanon and Prabhas worked together was on Adipurush, which sparked dating rumors that Varun Dhawan stoked on a reality program. Later, Kriti denied the claims and stated in response.
Adipurush, based on the epic Ramayana, is considered the most expensive Indian movie ever made. It stars Saif Ali Khan as Ravana, Devdatta Nage as Bajrang, Sunny Singh as Lakshmana, Prabhas as Raghav, and Kriti Sanon as Janki. Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha’s release on August 11, 2022, caused the film’s original August 11 release date to be postponed. The release date was advanced again to prevent a conflict with Veera Simha Reddy and Waltair Veerayya.
Is the OTT release of Adipurush rushed?
The story began back in mid-June when rumors started to circulate that the makers of Adipurush may shorten the gap between the theatrical and on-demand releases of the film and release it digitally sooner, possibly as early as the last week of July. The anticipated 8-week delay, which will finish in the middle of August, is earlier than this.
According to a report from 123Telugu.com, this rumor is untrue. As per their claims, the media website’s inside sources have confirmed that the OTT release will occur as planned in the second week of August. According to a report by Mirchi9, Adipurush could be released on OTT on August 11 or 15. However, due to the release of Bholaa Shankar and Animal, two popular movies, in theaters on August 11, this year’s release might be postponed till August 15.
Remember that whenever Adipurush makes its OTT debut, Netflix will be the only place to watch it. The film’s creators reportedly initially worked with Amazon Prime Video, but Netflix jumped in to secure the rights for a rumored Rs 250 crore.
The producers, who stand to lose a staggering Rs 250 crore due to the movie’s dismal box office performance, may find solace. The film’s production cost was Rs 450–500 crore; however, only about Rs 150 crore could be made at the box office.
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About Movie
The epic Ramayana is adapted for the big screen in Adipurush, directed by Om Raut. Sunny Singh will play Lakshman. Saif Ali Khan will play Lankesh, Prabhas will play Raghav, and Kriti Sanon will play Janaki. Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair collaborated to co-produce Adipurush.
Charges for Adipurush’s Amazon Prime Video Subscription
You must purchase an Amazon Prime Video subscription if you wish to view this movie online on an OTT platform. The premium Amazon Prime Video subscription for the Prime Mobile Plan is INR 1,499 annually and INR 179 monthly. This you can buy based on your needs.
If you missed seeing the masterpiece, it will be available on OTT 50 days after its theatrical release in Hindi and Telugu (first week of August). Amazon Prime Video has purchased the director Om Raut’s film’s digital rights.
Adipurush’s producers asked for an OTT platform for Rs 250 crore for the digital rights to the movie. Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, was shown in theaters on June 16, 2023, but the crowd could have been more impressed.
Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, was shown in theaters on June 16, 2023, but the crowd wasn’t enthused. Due to negative reviews and a boycott against the movie, it nearly vanished from theaters in less than two weeks.
The total budget of the movie is Rs 500 crore.