Netflix paid a whopping ₹130cr for 'Dhurandhar'?
What's the story
The recent Bollywood release, Dhurandhar, is proving to be a box office hit, with the film reportedly raking in over ₹23cr on its fourth day. After already crossing the ₹100cr mark in three days, its total haul now stands at ₹126cr! This success has naturally bolstered the star power of lead actor Ranveer Singh. In addition to its box office performance, the film has also reportedly bagged a lucrative deal for its streaming rights.
OTT deal
Netflix reportedly paid ₹130cr for 'Dhurandhar' Part 1 and 2
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Netflix has acquired the streaming rights of Dhurandhar for a whopping ₹130cr. The deal reportedly covers both parts of the film, with each part being sold for around ₹65cr. This is a significant boost for Singh's career as it marks his biggest OTT deal yet.
Comparison
'Dhurandhar' outperformed Singh's previous films in OTT deals
In comparison to Singh's previous films, Dhurandhar has set a new record for digital deals. The rights of his 2021 sports drama '83 were sold for ₹30cr to Netflix, while Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) fetched ₹80cr from Amazon Prime Video. The two parts of Dhurandhar have surpassed these figures significantly.
Box office success
'Dhurandhar' continues to dominate box office and overseas markets
Dhurandhar has also been a major success at the global box office, collecting nearly ₹130cr in four days. The film's overseas territories added an additional $3.83 million (₹34.48cr) over the weekend. The final lifetime collection is expected to be very high, further bolstered by the lucrative OTT rights sale. The second part of Dhurandhar is expected to perform well at the box office when it releases early next year.