Pushpa In Hindi All Set To Release On OTT, Here Are Other South Indian Films That Made It Big

Pushpa in Hindi is all set to release on OTT after it grossed over Rs 80 crores in theatres. The film's producers opted to distribute the film via OTT. The remaining languages, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada, were released recently, but Pushpa in Hindi was not. Fans in North, West, and East India were eagerly awaiting Pushpa Hindi release.  Amazon Prime Video finally disclosed the date and time—January 14, 2022, Friday, 12 a.m.

Allu Arjun's film has Rashmika Mandanna and Malayalam film actor Fahadh Faasil apart from other stars. The story revolves around red sander smuggling in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh's Seshachalam Hills. Sukumar wrote and directed the film, which is produced by Mythri Movie Makers in collaboration with Muttamsetty Media. Devi Sri Prasad has given the soundtrack to the film.

Pushpa: The Rise begins with a discussion of smuggling and the smuggling industry. The film has performed extraordinarily well at the box office.Sukumar has hit gold with the tone and directing of the film. In just 23 days, Pushpa grossed roughly Rs 326.6 crore worldwide, with a share of Rs 176.6 crore.

Now let's take a look at some other South Indian films that have been well-received across the country.

 Bahubali: The Beginning

The storyline and aesthetics of Bahubali: The Beginning had piqued the audience's interest. The film also ended on a dramatic cliffhanger, leaving the viewer curious as to why Katappa killed Mahendra Bahubali. On July 10, 2015, the film hit theatres.

Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Rana Daggubati played major parts in the film. Prabhas played both Mahendra Bahubali and Amarendra Bahubali in the film. Bhallaladeva, played by Rana Daggubati, was his brother and the adversary. In the film, Ramya Krishnan portrays his mother Sivagami, a well-known actor. Prabhas was spotted with Tamanna Bhatia (Devasena) and Anushka Shetty (Devasena) (Avanthika).

SS Rajamouli directed the film, his next film RRR, a period drama starring Jr NTR, is also set for release in 2022. M M Keeravani, a well-known composer, composed the film's music.

Bahubali: The Beginning was screened in 1600 theatres across India, according to Box Office India. The film grossed Rs. 30,07,99,500 in its first weekend. The film was also well-received internationally, receiving Rs. 32.54 crores.  It made over Rs 602.78 crores in a week globally. Bahubali's total revenues were Rs. 1,683 billion. The film is now available on Amazon Prime  in English and Hindi.

Saaho

On August 30, 2019, the Pan-India film Saaho was released. Sujeeth Reddy wrote and directed the film, which stars Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor in the key roles. Prabhas is back with another big project after the huge success of the Bahubali trilogy. Saaho was made available in three languages: Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.

Prabhas played a mafia heir who pretended to be an undercover cop in the film, and Shraddha Kapoor also played a cop. Neil Nitin Mukesh, Evelyn Sharma, Mandira Bedi, Jackie Shroff, and Chunky Pandey were among the many stars that appeared in the film.

Critics have largely given the film unfavourable reviews. Despite the reviews, Saaho is said to have grossed roughly Rs 451.49 crore globally.

Saaho, like Trivikram's Pawan Kalyan-starrer Agnathavasam, looked to be inspired by Jerome Salle's French thriller Largo Winch. Following the death of their chief in an accident, a gang of dons from the mythical city of Waaji strive for the crown. In other news, the police department enlists the services of an undercover detective to investigate a series of thefts. The tale revolves around how these two worlds collide and whether or not everybody is who they appear to be. The digital rights of the film is owned by Amazon Prime Video Netflix.

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K.G.F: Chapter 1 

Prashanth Neel wrote and directed K.G.F: Chapter 1, a 2018 Indian Kannada language historical drama action film produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the brand of Hombale Films. 

It is the first part of a two-part series, which will be followed by K.G.F: Chapter 2. The film stars Yash in the major role as Rocky, and debutante Ramachandra Raju as Garuda. Srinidhi Shetty, Vasishta N. Simha, Achyuth Kumar, and Malavika Avinash play supporting roles in the film, which is narrated by Anant Nag. The film was shot in Kannada on an 80-crore budget, making it the most costly Kannada film at the time of its release.

The story of Rocky, a high-ranking assassin in Mumbai who was born into poverty, is the focus of the store. Later, he impersonates a slave.

The Kannada version of K.G.F: Chapter 1 was released on December 20, 2018, followed by Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi dubbed versions the next day, all of which received excellent reviews from viewers.

Critics, on the other hand, had conflicting feelings about the film. The film was a commercial success, grossing a total of 250 crore during its theatrical run, breaking the record for the highest-grossing Kannada film of all time. KGF: Chapter 1 became the most viewed Indian movie of 2019 on Amazon Prime and Amazon Prime has acquired the streaming rights of KGF: Chapter 2, for a whopping Rs 55 crore.

 2.0

Shankar, who also co-wrote the film with B. Jeyamohan, directed 2.0, a 2018 Tamil-language science fiction action film. Subaskaran under the name of Lyca Productions produced the film. 2.0 is the second instalment in the Enthiran franchise, and it stars Rajinikanth as Vaseegaran and Chitti as the Robot, alongside Akshay Kumar as Pakshi Rajan and Amy Jackson as Nila, as well as Sudhanshu Pandey, Adil Hussain, Kalabhavan Shajohn, and K. Ganesh in supporting roles .A. R. Rahman composed the soundtrack, and Madhan Karky and Na. Muthukumar wrote the lyrics.

The film shows a battle between Chitti, a deconstructed humanoid robot, and Pakshi Rajan, a former ornithologist seeking vengeance on cell phone users in order to prevent the humanoid robot's annihilation.

Production of the film began in 2015, with principal photography taking place later that year at AVM Studios. On November 29, 2018, 2.0 was released worldwide in both 3D and traditional formats, as well as dubbed versions in Hindi and Telugu. When it was first released, it received largely positive feedback.

In its opening weekend, the film grossed 520 crores, making it the highest-grossing picture worldwide for that week.

Jai Bhim

T. J. Gnanavel directed Jai Bhim, a Tamil-language courtroom drama film produced by Jyothika and Suriya under the brand 2D Entertainment in 2021. In addition to Suriya and Lijomol Jose, the film has Manikandan, Rajisha Vijayan, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, and others in supporting roles. It is based on a true incident from 1993 between Sengeni and Rajakannu, a couple from the Irular tribe, and is based on a case argued by Justice K. Chandru.

The Irular tribe's Rajakannu couple.Rajakannu was caught by the police and then fled the station. Sengeni enlists the help of Chandru, a lawyer, to pursue justice for her husband. Chandru files a habeas corpus petition and suggests that Rajan's case be looked at more thoroughly.

Prior to Diwali, on November 2, 2021, 2D Entertainment launched Jai Bhim on Amazon Prime Video as part of a multi-film deal. The film's plot, cast, directing, and social message were all praised by critics, and it received favourable reviews. The film Jai Bhim grossed around Rs 43 to 45 crores on OTT channels.