Vishwak Sen's latest film, Laila, turned out to be a massive box-office failure. Released on February 14, 2025, the film was pulled from theaters after just its first weekend due to poor occupancy. Despite its poor performance, the film has been sold to Aha and Amazon Prime Video for a whopping price. As per the latest update, Laila will be available for streaming on Aha from March 7, 2025. The film's OTT release is expected to give it a second chance to find an audience.
According to the latest trade reports, Laila managed to collect only Rs 3.2 crore net in India during its theatrical run. The overseas collections were even worse, bringing in just Rs 50 lakh, making the film's worldwide earnings less than Rs 4 crore. This marks Laila as Vishwak Sen's biggest box office failure to date. Despite its poor performance, the film's unique storyline and Vishwak Sen's performance in a never-seen-before avatar may still attract viewers on OTT.
The film's story follows a man who, in a desperate attempt to escape a moneylender in Hyderabad's Old City, takes on a female disguise, leading to a series of comedic and chaotic events. Directed by Ram Narayan, Laila features Vishwak Sen in the lead role. Ahead of the film's release, Vishwak Sen made bold claims, stating that if the film failed, he would change his name. These remarks later became troll material on social media following the film's disastrous performance.
With its OTT release, Laila may find a new audience and a second chance to redeem itself. Vishwak Sen has apologized to his fans for the film's poor performance and has promised to make a strong comeback. Currently, he is busy with new projects and is maintaining a low profile. As Laila starts streaming on Aha on March 7, 2025, all eyes will be on its performance and whether it can find success on OTT.