Various films from Bollywood, Hollywood, and Tollywood are released on OTT platforms regularly, while while some receive immense appreciation, others go unnoticed. Typically, films arrive on digital platforms within 45 to 60 days of their theatrical release. However, a Bollywood film has broken this trend by streaming on OTT a full 14 months after its cinema debut. We're talking about Himesh Reshammiya's film 'Badass Ravi Kumar'.
Badass Ravi Kumar Debuts on OTT Platform
The film 'Badass Ravi Kumar', which failed to make an impact at the box office, has finally been released on OTT after a long wait of 14 months. Originally released in theaters on February 7, 2025, the film couldn't recover its budget. It's now available for streaming on Jio Hotstar with Hindi audio and English subtitles. The movie serves as a tribute to the Bollywood films of the 1980s.
Star Cast and Directorial Details
'Badass Ravi Kumar' is a musical action entertainer featuring Himesh Reshammiya in the lead role. The film is a spin-off of the 2014 movie 'The Xpose' and marks the directorial debut of Keith Gomes. The ensemble cast includes prominent names such as Prabhu Deva, Simona J, Kirti Kulhari, Sunny Leone, Saurabh Sachdeva, Sanjay Mishra, Johnny Lever, Manish Wadhwa, Rajesh Sharma, Pavan Malhotra, and Mohan Joshi.
Budget and Box Office Performance
According to reports, 'Badass Ravi Kumar' was produced on a modest budget of ₹20 crore. Despite the star-studded lineup, the film struggled to attract audiences to theaters, resulting in a worldwide collection of only ₹11 crore. 7.
Reasons Behind the Delayed Digital Release
The significant delay of 14 months in the film's digital release was reportedly due to certain disputes between Himesh Reshammiya and OTT platforms. Reports suggest that Reshammiya had set a specific condition: the OTT platform would only receive the rights to stream the full movie, while all promotional clips, music videos, and other promotional content would remain reserved exclusively for his YouTube channel. This disagreement led to the extended wait for its OTT premiere.