Ravi Teja's highly anticipated film, Mr. Bachchan, is set to stream on Netflix from September 12, 2024, after a disappointing box office run. Despite high expectations and a strong promotional campaign, the film received negative reviews and failed to impress audiences. The movie's OTT rights were sold to Netflix for a record-breaking Rs 33 crore, the highest for any Ravi Teja film.
The film's failure has led to criticism for Ravi Teja and director Harish Shankar, who remade the hit Hindi film Raid. Ravi Teja was hoping for a hit after his previous films, Tiger Nageswara Rao and Eagle, tanked at the box office. However, Mr. Bachchan's poor performance has resulted in significant losses for the producers, People Media Factory.
Bhagyashree Borse made her acting debut in Mr. Bachchan, and her chemistry with Ravi Teja was one of the film's few highlights. Despite this, the movie's overall reception was disappointing, leading to an early OTT release. Netflix's decision to stream the film within a month of its theatrical release is likely intended to minimize further losses.
An official confirmation of the OTT release date is expected soon. Mr. Bachchan's streaming debut on September 12, 2024, will provide audiences with another chance to watch the film, albeit in a different format. The movie's performance on Netflix will be closely watched, especially given its poor box office run.