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Sushant Singh Rajput’s last film ‘Dil Bechara’ to debut on Disney+ Hotstar
KOLKATA: Late bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput’s last film last movie Dil Bechara is directly releasing on Disney+Hotstar on 24 July. Moreover, the movie will be available for non-subscribers as well.
“A story of love, hope, and endless memories.
Celebrating the late #SushantSinghRajput's legacy that will be etched in the minds of all and cherished forever,” the streaming service tweeted. “For the love of Sushant and his love for cinema, the movie will be available to all subscribers and non-subscribers,” it added.
The film is the official remake of 2014 Hollywood romantic drama The Fault in Our Stars, based on John Green’s popular novel of the same name. It also marks the directorial debut of casting director and Rajput’s industry friend Mukesh Chhabra. The film is produced by Fox Star Studios.
Since the ongoing lockdown started due to Covid2019 pandemic, many movies have found their way to streaming services as theatres have shut down. Among others, Gulabo Sitabo was released on Amazon Prime Video.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
