Virat Karrna’s ‘Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure’ arrived in theatres on July 3. The fantasy action-adventure is directed by Abhishek Nama and features a cast led by Virat Karrna alongside Nabha Natesh, Aishwarya Menon, Jagapathi Babu and Mahesh Manjrekar. Latest reports reveal the OTT release platform and tentative date for this mythological epic.
‘Nagabandham’ OTT details
According to ABP Desam, the streaming rights have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video ahead of the film’s release. However, the platform and the makers have not officially confirmed the acquisition.As per the report, the Telugu version of ‘Nagabandham’ is expected to premiere on the streaming platform around four weeks after its theatrical release. The Hindi version is likely to follow later. Its digital debut is reportedly planned for nearly eight weeks after the film’s release in cinemas.The report also states that the Telugu satellite rights have been secured by Star Maa. Meanwhile, the Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam satellite rights have reportedly been acquired by the Zee Network.
Story blends mythology with adventure
‘Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure’ is set against the backdrop of ancient Vishnu temples and revolves around the mysterious ritual of Nagabandham.According to Sacnilk, ‘Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure’ collected an estimated Rs 3.02 crore in India net collections on Day 3. The Sunday figure represents only a 1% drop from the Rs 3.05 crore earned on Saturday.The film was screened across 1,904 shows on Sunday. After three days, its India net collection stands at Rs 9.47 crores. The India gross collection has reached Rs 11.06 crore. The overseas market has added Rs 1.25 crore, taking the film’s worldwide gross collection to Rs 12.31 crore.
ETimes review praises performances
ETimes appreciated the performances of the lead cast while pointing out shortcomings in the film’s visual effects, especially during the latter half.The review reads, “Visually, Nagabandham is a mixed bag. While the production design and scale impress initially, the visual effects steadily lose quality as the film progresses. By the climax the heavy reliance on CGI becomes more distracting than immersive, taking away from the spectacle the film aims to deliver. The performances are among the film’s stronger aspects. Virat Karrna delivers a convincing performance as Rudra, while Nabha Natesh makes the most of her role with confidence and screen presence. Jagapathi Babu and Mahesh Manjrekar command attention despite their limited screen time, adding weight whenever they appear.”