'Brahmastra' becomes most watched film on Disney+ Hotstar in India, here’s what Ranbir Kapoor said

‘Brahmastra: Part One– Shiva' has set a new record as it becomes the most watched film on Disney+ Hotstar in India, based on hours streamed in the first ten days.

Though, the streamer has not shared the numbers or given any other detail. The Ayan Mukerji directorial, which features Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni, continues to set records as the fans get to watch the film in a language of their choice on the platform.

Gaurav Banerjee, the content head of Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star, said, ‘Brahmastra: Part One– Shiva has been a game changer in more ways than one. Not only has the film won hearts across the globe, it continues to be a fan favorite with many watching it over and over again on Disney+ Hotstar. The film has created history and we are elated to have successfully taken this visual spectacle to viewers across the world.’

Director Ayan Mukerji said that the OTT response to his passion project, after the film’s spectacular run in the theatres, has just humbled him. The film is a blockbuster as it earned approximately Rs 425 cr gross globally. Mukerji said, ‘After a successful box office run, I am extremely excited by, and grateful for, the response to Brahmāstra’s digital premier on Disney+ Hotstar. The long journey and the efforts of the whole team on ‘Brahmāstra - Part One: Shiva’ can now be put at ease. I thank all the viewers, our fans and supporters for tuning in and discovering the Astraverse.’

Ranbir Kapoor, who played the lead role in the film, said that 'Brahmastra’s continued success has been because of the fans who have supported the project with all their might. He said, ‘I am overjoyed with the response received for Brahmāstra: Part One in theaters, and now on Disney+ Hotstar. This film was a dream project for all of us, and moreover for Ayan Mukerji, who worked on it for a decade. On behalf of the entire Team of Brahmāstra, I would like to thank all the fans for supporting the film.’

‘Brahmastra’ also featured Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo role. It was produced by Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Ayan Mukerji and Prime Focus.

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