Published 14:03 IST, June 25th 2020

Janhvi Kapoor's 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' sold for a whopping ₹70 crore?

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' starring Janhvi Kapoor is all set to premiere on OTT platform. But was the film sold for ₹70 crores? Read to know more.

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coronavirus pandemic has created an unparalleled scenario in Bollywood. Since atres have been shut down across country in midst of pandemic, many Hindi filmmakers have chosen straight-to-digital route to release ir films. Yes, several makers of films are skipping atrical release and opting for OTT release.

Gunjan Saxena: Kargil Girl by Dharma Productions, starring Janhvi Kapoor in titular role, is one of major Hindi films to skip atrical release route. biopic on former Indian Air Force pilot, Gunjan Saxena will soon premiere on a leing OTT platform.

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But, has production house mand to crack a profitable deal with OTT platform? According to an entertainment portal, Dharma Productions has sold film's exclusive premiering rights for a whopping ₹ 70 crore. It is also reported that movie’s production cost is nearly ₹ 25 crore - 30 crore, making it a profitable deal for Dharma.

It is also reported that recently released film Gulabo Sitabo, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana in a le role, was sold for ₹ 65 crores. It is allegedly said that it was a good deal for producers as production cost of movie was much lower. It is also reported that filmmakers make best use of current times to make guaranteed profits.

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About Gunjan Saxena

Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor who is all set to star in film Gunjan Saxena: Kargil Girl anunced her collaboration on social media by sharing a minute-long film teaser.  Dhak actor will play leing role of first woman pilot to fly in combat along with actors Pankaj Tripathi, Ang Bedi, Manav Vij in pivotal roles.

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film is based on Gunjan Saxena, one of first female pilots to fly in combat, who rescued soldiers during Kargil War in 1999 and was houred with Shaurya Vir Award for displaying cour during war. Fans are all excited about film and are erly waiting for its release on OTT platform. Check out teaser here.

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14:03 IST, June 25th 2020