Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ will be released digitally this week, even as Indian audiences await the OTT release of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. The Hollywood space film, which was a hit at the worldwide box office and also found an audience in India, “Dhurandhar 2” will hit the Indian OTT space before streaming on video-on-demand platforms.
‘Project Hail Mary’ OTT release date in India
According to Republic World, ‘Project Hail Mary’ will be available overseas on video-on-demand services starting May 12. Viewers will be able to rent or buy the film on platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and Google Play. The digital version is expected to include multiple audio tracks. These include English, Telugu and many other Indian languages. Reports also suggest that the film might hit the web in Hindi.‘Project Hail Mary’ starring Ryan Gosling has been a huge commercial success. The space drama has grossed over $640 million worldwide. In India, it ended its theatrical run with a gross collection of INR 80 crore, despite releasing close to ‘Dhurandhar 2’. The film is among the highest grossers worldwide of the year. It is in third place behind ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and ‘Pegasus 3’.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ OTT version update has fans worried
The digital release of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has sparked a debate among desi fans. Many are upset that the sequel to the Ranveer Singh starrer spy thriller will air on Netflix internationally before its Indian debut on JioHotstar. The team announced that Netflix will release the “Raw and Undekha” version of the film. This version will include three minutes of additional footage. Reports say the additional footage may include CBFC edits related to violence and abusive language, which can be viewed uncensored by international viewers.In India, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is expected to arrive on JioHotstar only towards the end of May. Some reports have mentioned May 14 as a possible digital release date, but there is no official confirmation yet. The delay has highlighted the maturity of ‘Project Hail Mary’s’ digital debut, especially as the Hollywood film has opened in Indian cinemas a week after ‘Dhurandhar 2’.NOTE: The box office numbers and data in this article are collected from various public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals are subject to change as official studio figures are updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for information and entertainment purposes only.
