The OTT release and satellite rights are not yet on the cards, said Producer-Distributor of epic mythological drama Ramayana-part 1.
Speaking at a succes meet on Friday, Dil Raju revealed that the makers were yet tk discuss on the OTT release. Besides he so predicted that the Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi Ramayana could mint anything between Rs 1800 crore to Rs 2000 crore worldwide as its theatrical run ends.
He highlighted that the makers ‘deliberately’ held back the OTT deals to make the audience to experience the film in the theaters rather than waiting for its OTT release.
“Look at Ramayana as an example. The film has not sold its OTT or satellite rights yet, to make sure everybody walks to the theatre and watches the epic,” he said.
He also expressed confidence that the Telugu version would cross Rs 100 crore net in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The film has already registered a strong theatrical performance. Its worldwide gross collection crossed Rs 1,100 crore within nine days of release, according to trade figures cited by media houses.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The film released in theatres on November 5, while its second part is scheduled to arrive during Diwali 2028.