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OTT release: Adivi Sesh's 'Major' arriving on Netflix this Sunday

OTT release: Adivi Sesh's 'Major' arriving on Netflix this Sunday
Written by Aishwarya Ragupati
Jul 01, 2022, 01:59 pm 2 min read
OTT release: Adivi Sesh's 'Major' arriving on Netflix this Sunday
'Major' hit the big screens on June 3.

After its theatrical release on June 3, Adivi Sesh's multilingual war drama, Major will arrive on Netflix on Sunday (July 3). Backed by Mahesh Babu, the film will land exactly a month after its theatrical premiere. The news was shared by the OTT giant on their social media handle along with a poster from the movie. Here's more about the film and the update.

Context
Why does this story matter?
  • Major, released in languages including Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi, is based on the life of late Indian Army Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan.
  • He was martyred in action during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.
  • Not just the braveheart's demise, the film also narrates the events that unfolded after the tragic event.
  • So, its OTT debut is a much-awaited update for cinephiles.
Details
'Major' hit the marquee alongside 'Samrat Prithviraj' and 'Vikram'

Major locked horns at the box office with Bollywood film Samrat Prithviraj and Tamil film Vikram as all the three movies were released on the same day. Samrat Prithviraj starring Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar did not perform well at the box office. Whereas, Vikram starring Kamal Haasan turned out to be a blockbuster by collecting more than Rs. 400cr.

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Which OTT release are you most excited about?
'Major'
40.24%
'Vikram'
34.15%
'Samrat Prithviraj'
25.61%
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Impressive! Here's everything you need to know about the Sashi Kiran Tikka directorial.

'Major': What do we know of the Adivi Sesh-led film? | NewsBytes

Absolutely! Before it lands on OTT, would you like to watch 5 Tamil action thrillers of similar color?

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Great choice! Here's everything to know about its OTT premiere.

'Samrat Prithviraj' OTT details out, movie streaming from July 1 | NewsBytes

Information
How did 'Major' perform at the box office?

Sashi Kiran Tikka is the director of Major, which was jointly produced by Sony Pictures India, Babu's GMB Entertainment, and A+S Movies. According to reports, the biographical drama collected Rs. 66.6cr from its lifetime run in the cinema halls. It also received positive reviews from fans and critics alike. Sobhita Dhulipala, Prakash Raj, Saiee Manjrekar, and Revathy starred in prominent roles.

Updates
Other films arriving on OTT platforms

Meanwhile, Samrat Prithviraj directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi debuted on Amazon Prime Video on Friday along with Kangana Ranaut's Dhaakad. The actioner directed by Razneesh Ghai is streaming on ZEE5. Tamil film Vikram is also arriving on Disney+ Hotstar next Friday (July 8). Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the high-octane actioner also featured Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil in pivotal roles.

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Aishwarya Ragupathi covers entertainment news for NewsBytes. She has previously worked with The New Indian Express and Pinkvilla. Over a career spanning six years, her work has largely focused on regional cinema, especially Kollywood. She has a Master's degree in Broadcast Communication from the M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai.
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