Netflix has acquired the streaming rights for Ranveer Singh's blockbuster Dhurandhar for Rs 285 crore, marking the biggest OTT deal ever for a Hindi film, according to multiple industry reports. The deal surpasses the previous record of Rs 275 crore paid for Pushpa 2: The Rule, setting a new benchmark for digital rights in Indian cinema.

The film, which was released in theatres on December 5, 2025, has grossed over Rs 1100 crore globally and Rs 862.23 crore in India, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. Directed by Aditya Dhar, who won a National Film Award for Uri: The Surgical Strike, Dhurandhar is expected to premiere on Netflix on January 30, 2026.

Shifting Landscape for Indian Digital Rights

The record-breaking deal reflects Netflix's aggressive strategy in the Indian market and the growing value of theatrical hits in the streaming space. Film critic Ravi Chaudhary shared on social media that the Rs 285 crore figure "sets a new benchmark on Netflix," creating "a new all-time OTT record".

There is some ambiguity about whether the deal covers only the first film or includes Dhurandhar 2, which is scheduled for theatrical release on March 19, 2026. Some sources suggest the agreement "could potentially cover the entire Dhurandhar duology", though other reports indicate it is specifically for Part 1.

Earlier reports in December suggested Netflix had paid Rs 130 crore for streaming rights to both parts, but industry buzz has since revised that figure upward. According to Bollywood Hungama, the initial Rs 130 crore deal would have meant approximately Rs 65 crore for each instalment.

Box Office Phenomenon

The film's theatrical success has been remarkable, with trade analyst Taran Adarsh reporting that it crossed Rs 730 crore in India net collections by its fourth weekend. According to The Economic Times, Dhurandhar has now surpassed Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD, which concluded its run at Rs 646.31 crore domestically.

The ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. The spy thriller follows an Indian undercover agent operating in Pakistan's Lyari neighbourhood, infiltrating gangs to dismantle arms smuggling networks.

Trade expert Komal Nahta credited the film's "bold storytelling and fresh perspective" for pulling audiences back to theatres. The film's success comes at a time when the Indian OTT market is projected to reach 91.2 billion rupees in subscription revenue by 2025, highlighting the continued value of theatrical releases in driving digital deals.