After having made its digital debut on Disney+ Hotstar on November 4, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra: Part One– Shiva has become the most-watched film on the streaming platform based on hours streamed in the first 10 days.
Produced by Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Ayan Mukerji & Prime Focus, the film also features Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo role.
Expressing his delight at the news of Brahmastra topping the OTT popularity chart, Ranbir said, “I am overjoyed with the performance of Brahmāstra: Part One on Disney+ Hotstar. The film was a dream project for all of us—especially 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.”
On his part, Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji said he was excited by the response received by the movie on Disney+ Hotstar. “I thank all the viewers, our fans and supporters for tuning in and discovering the Astraverse on the streaming platform.”
Gaurav Banerjee, head of Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star (content), said, “Brahmāstra: 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 favourite 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.”
The Ayan Mukerji directorial was released in the theatres on September 9 and went on to gross over Rs 400 crore.