Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping ride with the much-anticipated ‘King of Kotha’, starring Dulquer Salmaan in a thrilling avatar. The film, which also has Salmaan wearing the hat of a producer under his banner Wayfarer Films, is a period gangster drama set to grip the audience. Despite experiencing a setback at the box office, the movie is now geared up for its OTT release. Stay tuned to find out when and where you can watch this action-packed drama unfold.The much-anticipated Malayalam action-drama film, ‘King of Kotha’, starring the heartthrob of South Indian cinema, Dulquer Salmaan, is set for its OTT release. Produced under Salmaan’s banner, Wayfarer Films, the film has generated a buzz among movie enthusiasts since its announcement. However, this excitement did not translate into box office success, leading to the film’s early digital release.
The makers have decided to take the OTT route after witnessing the film’s performance at the box office. Despite high expectations, ‘King of Kotha’ failed to strike a chord with the audience, leading to a disappointing performance in terms of ticket sales.The film’s digital premiere is a chance for the King of Kotha to resurrect itself after its theatrical misfire. The viewers who missed the film during its theatrical run can catch it on the small screen. The film’s OTT release is expected to reach a larger audience thanks to the ever-growing digital viewership in IndiaThe specifics of the digital release, such as the date and the platform, are yet to be announced by the filmmakers. However, it is anticipated that the film will be available on one of the leading OTT platforms in India.
The film’s digital release is a chance for ‘King of Kotha’ to resurrect itself after its theatrical misfire. The viewers who missed the film during its theatrical run can catch it on the small screen,” said an industry insiderDespite being a period gangster drama, a genre that has a strong following among Indian audiences, ‘King of Kotha’ failed to live up to its hype. Critics largely attributed the film’s underperformance to its weak storyline and lack of character development. However, Dulquer Salmaan’s performance was highly appreciated, with many critics calling it one of his best performances to date.Stay tuned for further updates on the OTT release date and platform for ‘King of Kotha
Headlined by Dulquer Salmaan, the Malayalam-language period action drama King of Kotha was released in the theatres on August 24 to mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The film bombed at the box office as it only managed to collect Rs 15.55 crore net in India and Rs 31.35 crore worldwide gross. After more than a month since its release, the film will be making its streaming debut on Disney+ Hotstar on September 29. The OTT giant made the announcement on its social media handles on Monday, September 25, when it shared the film’s trailer and wrote, “The King makes his screen comeback on 29 September. King of Kotha on #DisneyPlusHotsta Directed by Abhilash Joshiy, King of Kotha is an action-packed gangster drama that follows the story of Raju (Dulquer) and his turf, Kotha. Despite not receiving the expected response, the movie managed to collect decent earnings from the box office and pre-release business
The Dulquer Salmaan-starrer was also dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. Its OTT release announcement has been made by the official social media handle of Disney+ Hotstar Malayalam so it is yet not clear if the film will also be available in its four dubbed versions on the streaming platformKing of Kotha has also been produced by Dulquer Salmaan under his banner Wayfarer Films. In an interview with PTI, the actor revealed why he decided to bankroll the film himself as he said, “In the current climate, people want theatrical experience. In Malayalam, we do so much of smaller, intimate realistic storytelling…I was like, ‘You need to draw people to theatres. They should come and celebrate’. It should be visually spectacular and technically sound
The period ganster drama was made within a budget of Rs 50-60 crore. Talking about the same, the Sita Ramam actor added, “The massive tentpole films that we all celebrate are not made easily. There’s a lot of effort, time, and money that go into it. If we struggle with this film in this sort of budget, how the hell did they make Baahubali, or RRR? Like those are 500 days of shoot and have an incredible amount of extras. Me and my team love challenges (so we took this onMalayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan’s biggest theatrical release King of Kotha has locked its OTT release date. Disney+ Hotstar, which secured the digital rights, announced the release date on Monday, ending speculations on when the film will begin streaming