Amaran OTT Release: How much did Netflix pay to Kamal Haasan for digital rights?

The film 'Amaran' starring Siva Karthikeyan and Sai Pallavi was a success. Produced by Kamal Haasan under Raj Kamal Films International, 'Amaran' is based on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan and directed by Rajkumar Periyasami.

Starring Mukund Varadarajan (Siva Karthikeyan) and Indu Rebecca Verghese (Sai Pallavi), the film is ready for its OTT release. Details about the rights sale price and streaming date have been revealed.

Released on Diwali (October 31), the film received positive reviews and is a solid hit in Tamil. The Telugu version also saw a great response. Sai Pallavi's performance is being particularly lauded. Trade reports suggest a gross collection of around ₹30 crores. The film will stream on Netflix, likely from November 29 or December 5.

Trade sources indicate that Netflix acquired the OTT rights of Amaran for ₹60 crores from Kamal Haasan's Raj Kamal International, encompassing Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi rights. This is a substantial amount for a Siva Karthikeyan film, but less than other Tamil blockbusters.

Adapting real-life stories is challenging. 'Amaran' is based on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan, a brave soldier from Tamil Nadu who was martyred in a special operation in Kashmir in 2014 and honored with the Ashoka Chakra.

Sai Pallavi's performance as Rebecca Verghese is remarkable. Siva Karthikeyan's transformation for the role is also noteworthy. Other notable performances include Rahul Bose as the army chief, Bhuvan Arora as a soldier, and Geetha Kailasam as the mother.

Produced by Kamal Haasan and directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, 'Amaran' draws inspiration from events in the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan. The film faced competition but performed well in its second weekend.