Post 6-Month Gap Debate, Laal Singh Chaddha Makes Silent Debut On OTT After 55 Days Of Release
Aamir Khan had previously expressed a desire for his movie to have its OTT debut six months after its theatrical release. Laal Singh Chaddha, however, is released less than two months after its theatrical debut.
There was a lot of hoopla around Laal Singh Chaddha's release on OTT. The big discussion on whether it will premier soon after its theatrical window or six months from the date of its release, has come to a conclusion.
Looks like, the makers want to recover the lost money with the help of OTT and chose to decline Aamir Khan's request for a 6-month gap.
Aamir had previously expressed his desire for his movie to have its OTT debut six months after its theatrical release. Laal Singh Chaddha, however, is released less than two months after its theatrical debut. 55 days to be precise!
Check Out The Announcement
A new poster of Laal Singh Chaddha was posted by Netflix India on their Twitter page along with the announcement, "Keep your p?o?p?c?o?r?n? golgappas ready because Laal Singh Chaddha is NOW STREAMING! #AamirKhan @kareenakapoorkhan @monajsingh @aamirkhanproductions @viacom18studios @paramountpics."
Keep your p?o?p?c?o?r?n? golgappas ready because Laal Singh Chaddha is NOW STREAMING!?? pic.twitter.com/KTcDwiJAfA
¡ª Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) October 5, 2022
The Dangal Actor Spoke About A 6-Month Gap In A Previous Interview
Aamir Khan spoke to Galatta Plus in an interview to promote Laal Singh Chaddha, he said, "OTT is not a challenge to the cinema but we are actually making it a challenge. What we are saying is our films releasing in theatres, but you don¡¯t really need to come. Because in a few weeks you can see it at home. How do you expect people to come to theatres?¡±
He further continued, "Either you come to theatres and watch the movie now or wait for six months to see it on OTT.¡±
#Boycott Trend Affected Laal Singh Chaddha
Laal Singh Chaddha, a film starring Aamir Khan, has garnered a lot of media attention. The film was highly anticipated, however, it turned out to be a flop, courtesy the #Boycott trend. As we previously mentioned, it was rumoured that numerous OTT Giants had declined to purchase the movie owing to its poor big-screen reception. In the wake of the movie's Chinese release, Aamir Khan was in favour of Laal Singh Chaddha making its OTT debut on Netflix only after six months.
When the movie bombed, the streamer reportedly decreased its offer to Rs. 50 crores, which wasn't how Aamir had imagined the scenario would develop. The streamer was prepared to offer Rs. 80¨C90 crores.
Here's How The Internet Is Reacting To Laal Singh Chaddha OTT Release
A great reminder that actions prove who someone is, words cannot be trusted. The quote goes "if your actions don't live up to your words, you have nothing to say." Disappointed but unfortunately not surprised ?#LaalSinghChaddha #AamirKhan #KareenaKapoorKhan @AKPPL_Official pic.twitter.com/tclWBPFS5C
¡ª Bubbles (@bubblesbublu) October 5, 2022
Wahi bhakt dekh rahe hai Netflix par jo social media par ban ban bhauk rahe the ??????#LaalSinghChaddha
¡ª Mukesh rajak (@Mukeshr01046248) October 5, 2022
They didn¡¯t know it till yesterday ?https://t.co/98wX49X0Rs
¡ª rick sanchez (@PeaceAmongWrld) October 5, 2022
paise khaye hein yaar samjh jao na ?
¡ª Certified (@thvhighquality) October 5, 2022
Don't watch our movie. No one force you pic.twitter.com/VKgjsh1hDU
¡ª Bobby G (@kushmycat) October 5, 2022
I wonder how the multiplexes will feel about this, they were probably relying on people like Aamir Khan to encourage other filmmakers to prioritize theatre releases @INOXMovies @_PVRCinemas @bookmyshow
¡ª Bubbles (@bubblesbublu) October 5, 2022
I guess the original streaming deal was contingent on LSC's box office success so probably fell through and they've just settled for a less than 2 month OTT release to at least secure some amount of return on investment.. I thought Aamir sir would have more integrity than that ??¡â?
¡ª Bubbles (@bubblesbublu) October 5, 2022
You can¡¯t bear even 5 minutes of this Overacting shit of fake dialogues. Stop purchasing these fucked up script & acting movies @netflix @NetflixIndia from hard earned money of Your subscribers. ?? #LaalSinghChaddha
¡ª Rishav ?? (@Rishav_Chauhan_) October 6, 2022
Disliked it ??? pic.twitter.com/lS8oKfYyzo
When it comes to the plot of this Bollywood remake, Laal Singh Chaddha, there aren't many shocks, but its virtues lie elsewhere. The narrative alternately replicates and remixes Forrest Gump's core elements, including the flying feather, Laal's golgappe, the running sequences, and the narrator's first love. The movie makes its goals known right away, paying Forrest Gump the utmost respect while forging its own course.
Laal Singh Chaddha is available to stream on Netflix.
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