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500-Cr Star Downgraded to OTT: Netflix Thriller

500-Cr Star Downgraded to OTT: Netflix Thriller

Mirchi 9 11 months ago

PeepingMoon exclusively reported that the superstar is in negotiations with Netflix India for a high-budget action thriller produced by Suparn Varma, famously known for directing 'The Family Man Season 2' and 'Rana Naidu.'

While the director is yet to be finalized, the project is already anticipated to be a high-octane action thriller, a perfect alignment for Sunny Deol's action-hero persona.

An OTT debut might seem like a downgrade for a massy, theatrical heavyweight like Sunny Deol, but the shift to streaming isn't a fall- it's a strategy.

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After over four decades of box-office dominance at the box office with cult classics like Ghayal, Damini, Gadar, and recently Jaat, Sunny seems ready to conquer the OTT frontier.

He's also reportedly considering the streaming route for the upcoming family drama 'Safar.'

This shift signifies a strategic expansion. Big stars can reach new audiences and exercise their creativity in OTT without feeling obligated to perform at the box office.

It is more of an opportunity for growth for Sunny, who already has major theater releases lined up, including Ramayana, Lahore 1947, and Border 2.

Rather than being a downgrade, Sunny's Netflix debut may be seen as a calculated move that will introduce his legacy to younger, binge-hungry audiences.

Viewers can experience the thrill of seeing their favorite action hero in a digital-first story if this project gets finalized and is executed successfully, making it one of the largest OTT launches for an A-list Bollywood star.

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