Veteran Indian actor Chiranjeevi’s latest film ‘Waltair Veerayya’ arrived in cinemas on 13th January 2023 during the Sankranti festival. There is an exciting piece of update for fans who have been waiting for the action comedy movie’s OTT release on a streaming platform.
As you might already be in the know that the streaming rights for ‘Waltair Veerayya’ were acquired by OTT giant Netflix. And just now, the streaming service has officially announced that the movie will start streaming on Netflix from 27th February 2023 onwards, that is, more than six weeks after its theatrical release.
‘Waltair Veerayya’ features Chiranjeevi in the titular role of Veerayya, a fisherman who smuggles expensive items liquor based in Vizag. Despite his illegal activities, he is a well-respected man of the masses. He accepts a task to bring back a dreaded drug peddler from Malaysia. But the goings-on take a turn after the protagonist reaches Malaysia and there is more to the story than meets the eye. Ravi Teja essays the role of Chiranjeevi’s stepbrother and a senior cop in the film.
Although ‘Waltair Veerayya’ received rather average reviews from many critics, the film was appreciated by hardcore Chiranjeevi fans. Besides Chiranjeevi and Ravi Reja, the movie also features Prakash Raj, Shruti Haasan, Bobby Simha, and Nassar, in important roles. ‘Waltair Veerayya’ has been directed by Bobby Kolli and the film turned out to be a big box office success.