Rajinikanth’s latest film, Vettaiyan, is all set to make its OTT debut. After a successful theatrical run, the movie is expected to stream on Amazon Prime Video on November 7th.
While there’s no official confirmation yet, industry insiders and social media buzz suggest this to be the release date. The film’s OTT rights have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video for a sizeable sum. Rumours say it to be around 90 crores. We lack clarity on it though.
Vettaiyan Box Office Performance
Directed by TJ Gnanavel, Vettaiyan boasts an impressive star cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Dushara Vijayan, Manju Warrier, Fahadh Faasil, Ritika Singh, and Rana Daggubati. Despite its huge ₹300 crore budget, the film’s box office performance has been somewhat mediocre.
revive the fortunes of Lyca Productions. However, negative word-of-mouth has impacted the film’s performance, leading to a decline in box office collections.
As of the third Thursday, Vettaiyan has collected approximately 1.45 crores net in India. The film’s domestic total now stands at 143.18 crores net, translating to 168.95 crores gross.
With a massive budget of 300 crores, Vettaiyan’s box office performance is crucial for Lyca Productions. The film’s underperformance could further add to the production house’s financial woes.
It crossed the 250 Cr mark later than expected. Most Rajni films usually do this much before hitting worldwide box office, while Vettaiyan managed to achieve it after it was released worldwide.
As of day 15, the film has reportedly garnered approximately 81.50 crores from international markets. The domestic circuit will now play a crucial role in pushing the film’s total earnings closer to the 275 crore mark.
However, with several big-budget films slated for release around Diwali, the window of opportunity for Vettaiyan to further capitalize on its box office potential is narrowing. This has also led to the swift OTT release.
Vettaiyan Prequel Coming?
In exciting news for fans, director TJ Gnanavel has expressed interest in developing a prequel to Vettaiyan. The prequel would delve deeper into the character of Athiyan (played by Rajinikanth) and explore the underlying issues surrounding encounter killings.
Gnanavel envisions delving deeper into the backstories of key characters, including Rajinikanth’s Athiyan. He is particularly intrigued by Fahadh Faasil’s character arc, from a skilled thief to a police informant.
The director aims to delve into the moral complexities surrounding encounter killings, a central theme in Vettaiyan. By exploring the motivations and dilemmas of these characters, Gnanavel hopes to provoke thought and spark discussions about the ethical implications of these.
While a sequel might be an obvious choice, Gnanavel’s preference is to create a prequel. This approach would allow for a fresh perspective and the opportunity to introduce new characters and storylines.
In which OTT Vettaiyan release?
Amazon Prime Video
When is Vettaiyan OTT release date?
November 7,2024
Disclaimer: The facts and figures discussed here are based on various mainstream news reports and sources, and not direct opinions of ThatShoppingGuide.
