Jailer Starring Rajinikanth To Make Its OTT Premier On 'THIS' Date? (Details Inside)

Rajinikanth's latest cinematic offering, "Jailer," has garnered both critical acclaim and audience appreciation, emerging as a resounding success.
By BollywoodMDB Team - Aug 24, 2023 12:33 PM IST
Jailer Starring Rajinikanth To Make Its OTT Premier On 'THIS' Date? (Details Inside)
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The film, directed by Nelson, has already achieved a remarkable milestone, crossing the global box office mark of Rs 550 crore within a mere two weeks of its theatrical release. While moviegoers continue to flock to cinemas to enjoy Rajinikanth's performance, fans can anticipate a digital release on a prominent streaming platform in the near future. The OTT rights for ‘Jailer’ were secured by Netflix for an astounding Rs 100 crore, making it a much-talked-about acquisition in the industry.

(Also Read: Jailer: Rajinikanth’s Film First Week Total Gross Collection Creates HISTORY In Tamil Cinema; Mints Rs 375+ Crores!)

Despite the usual timeframe of 6-8 weeks for a theatrical release to transition onto OTT platforms, ‘Jailer’ is set to make its digital debut earlier than expected. Reports suggest that the film's makers inked a deal with Netflix for a 4-week window, potentially leading to an OTT release in the first week of September. Notably, the movie premiered in theaters on August 11, 2023.

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If these reports hold true, the OTT release could potentially impact the movie's ongoing success at the box office. ‘Jailer’ has been soaring at the box office, establishing itself as a blockbuster by amassing an impressive collection. The film's Indian box office earnings approach the Rs 300 crore mark, while its global earnings are inching towards Rs 600 crore. On its 14th day in theaters, ‘Jailer’ added nearly Rs 3.65 crore to its domestic collections, reaching a total of Rs 295.65 crore. It is anticipated to cross the Rs 300 crore mark shortly.

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Centered around the character Muthuvel Pandian, portrayed by Rajinikanth, ‘Jailer’ delves into the story of a compassionate yet resolute prison warden determined to thwart an escape plan by a gang led by their incarcerated leader. In addition to Rajinikanth's stellar performance, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Vinayakan, Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, Sunil, Mirnaa Menon, and Yogi Babu in pivotal roles.

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