Tamil gangster drama, ‘Vikram‘ has beaten all expectations to emerge as the highest grossing Tamil film in its native Tamil Nadu as well as in several states such as Kerala. Kamal Haasan’s action thriller has received mass adulation from critics, audiences and industry stalwarts, all of whom are praising writer-director Lokesh Kanagaraj‘s brilliance in creating the compelling film.
Vikram is still going great guns in the theatres, and is in no mood to slow down anytime soon. The story and direction of Vikram have captured people’s imaginations like never before. But more than that, it is the stellar and careful selection of cast that has worked solidly in the film’s favour. The troika of veteran superstar Kamal Haasan, and rising pan-India stars Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil, has pulled off a spectacular film that they can be proud of in the years to come. And oh, that goosebumps-inducing cameo by Suriya!
All of it combines to make Vikram one of the most keenly awaited films on OTT. Those who’ve already watched the film in the theatres, and those who haven’t still, both categories of viewers are eagerly waiting for Vikram to premiere on OTT.
As is common knowledge, the post-theatrical streaming rights for Vikram have been bought by Disney Plus Hotstar. The film released in theatres on June 3. As per the new trend of OTT releases of films, most films maintain a 4-week exclusive theatrical window before arriving on OTT. By that rule, Vikram should release on Disney Plus Hotstar on July 1.
However, the film is still doing excellent business in the theatres. In such a scenario, OTT platforms do not mind adjusting the OTT release date of a well-performing film for the benefit of the stakeholders. Hence, Vikram is most likely to keep a 5-week gap between its theatrical release and OTT release. By our understanding, Vikram should release on Disney Plus Hotstar on July 8, 5 weeks after its release in theatres.
Stay tuned to Binged.com for confirmed information on Vikram’s OTT release date on Disney Plus Hotstar.