Year Ender 2024: Top 5 Bollywood Flops That Found Success On OTT; From Chandu Champion To Laapataa Ladies

Year Ender 2024 Top 5 Flop Hindi Films That Became OTT Hits
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Top 5 Flop Hindi Films That Found Success On OTT Year Ender 2024: We are just a couple of days away to welcome a new year. As this comes to a close, let's take a look back at top 5 Hindi films that bombed at the box office but received a lot of love after their digital release... thanks to the OTT magic.

1) Chandu Champion

Release Date: 14th June 2024

Where To Stream: Amazon Prime Video

Lifetime Box Office Collection: Rs 88.14 Cr (Worldwide)

Based on the real-life inspiring story India's first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, 'Chandu Champion' marks Kartik Aaryan's career best performance. Directed by Kabir Khan, the biographical sports-drama, made on an alleged budget of Rs 130-140 cr, had grossed around Rs 88.14 globally. Initially, the film bombed at the box office, but became a huge hit on OTT after its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video.

2) Khel Khel Mein

Release Date: 15th August 2024

Where To Stream: Netflix

Lifetime Box Office Collection: Rs 57 Cr (Worldwide)

Boasting a star-studded ensemble including names like Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Ammy Virk, Fardeen Khan, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal among others, Khel Khel Mein clashed with 'Stree 2' and 'Vedaa' at the box office. Even though the comedy-entertainer failed to pull audiences to theatres, the Hindi remake of the popular Italian film 'Perfect Strangers' received a lot of love on Netflix.

3) Laapataa Ladies

Release Date: 1st March 2024

Where To Stream: Netflix

Lifetime Box Office Collection: Rs 20.24 Cr

Directed by Kiran Rao, Laapataa Ladies is one of the most-loved films of the year. Starring three young faces, Sparsh Shrivastava, Pratibha Ranta and Nitanshi Goel, in the lead, the comedy-drama also featured Ravi Kishan and Chhaya Kadam in key roles. This Aamir Khan production venture marked India's official entry in the 'Best International Feature' category at the 97th Academy Awards.

4) Sarfira

Release Date: 12th July 2024

Where To Stream: Disney+ Hotstar

Lifetime Box Office Collection: Rs 30.03 Cr (Worldwide)

Next up, we have Akshay Kumar's 'Sarfira' in the list. Directed by Sudha Kongara Prasad, the film marks the Hindi remake of Suriya's National Award-winning Tamil film 'Soorarai Pottru'. Khiladi Kumar stepped into the shoes of the Tamil superstar. Co-starring Radhika Madan and Paresh Rawal, the film tanked at the box office but became a huge success on OTT.

5) Maidaan

Release Date: 10th April 2024

Where To Stream: Amazon Prime Video

Lifetime Box Office: Rs 68 Cr (Worldwide)

Despite receiving positive response from fans and critics alike, Ajay Devgn-starrer Maidaan underperformed at the box office. Directed by Amit Sharma, the film was inspired by the illustrious life of the football legend Syed Abdul Rahim.

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