Question Mark Over Biggies Ott Deals
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Mahesh Babu's upcoming entertainer Varanasi directed by Rajamouli is the cynosure of all eyes. The film stars Priyanka Chopra as the female lead while Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing an important role
. The film is up for release on 7 April 2027.
In the meantime, developments over the film's OTT deal is shocking all. Inside talk is Varanasi is also finding itself in the situation of Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara directed by Mallidi Vasishta. Of late,fimmakers and producers are getting relaxed only after OTT deals are getting finalised.
As OTT deal for Vishwambhara is not yet closed, there is questionmark over its release. Varanasi is made with a whopping budget of Rs 1000crs and the makers are expecting OTT deal of around Rs 500crs. But inside talk is OTTs are not keen to acquire the digital streaming rights at such a huge amount.
Discussions are underway and it has to be seen which OTT giant among Netflix, Amazon and Disney+Hotstar acquire Varanasi rights.