The festive season is set to get a cinematic boost with the official announcement of the OTT release date for the Telugu film Andhra King Taluka. Starring Ram Pothineni, the movie will premiere digitally on the streaming platform Netflix on December 25, Christmas Day. This move allows fans who missed the theatrical experience to watch the film from the comfort of their homes.
When and Where to Watch Andhra King Taluka Online
Netflix has officially confirmed that it will be the exclusive digital home for Andhra King Taluka. The film will begin streaming on December 25, perfectly timed for the holiday weekend. In a creative announcement, Netflix's post stated, "Ippati dhaaka star biopics ey chusam, ippudu its time for a fan biopic."
To cater to a pan-Indian audience, the platform will release the movie in multiple languages. Viewers can watch Andhra King Taluka in its original Telugu version, as well as in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam dubs. This multi-language release strategy is expected to broaden its reach significantly beyond its core Telugu-speaking audience.
Film's Plot, Cast, and Theatrical Journey
Andhra King Taluka presents a unique narrative centered on fandom. The plot follows a young man named Sagar, whose life revolves around his obsession with a superstar known as "Andhra King" Surya Kumar. The film explores the dynamics between a celebrity and an ardent admirer.
Directed and written by Mahesh Babu Pachigolla, the filmmaker behind Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty, the movie features a strong supporting cast. It includes Upendra, Bhagyashri Borse, Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Satya, Rahul Ramakrishna, and VTV Ganesh. The technical crew comprises music directors Vivek–Mervin, cinematographer Siddhartha Nuni, and editor A. Sreekar Prasad.
The film was first released in theatres on November 27. While it garnered a positive response from a section of the audience and critics, its financial performance was below expectations.
Box Office Collections and OTT Prospects
According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, Andhra King Taluka had a lukewarm opening at the box office. It collected approximately ₹4.15 crore on its first day. After a dip on its first Friday, it saw slight growth over the weekend, earning around ₹3.7 crore on its first Sunday.
Over its entire theatrical run, the film accumulated a net total of ₹23.49 crore in India. The gross India earnings were reported to be ₹27.43 crore. The upcoming OTT release on a major platform like Netflix is seen as an opportunity for the film to find a larger audience and redeem its commercial appeal, especially during the holiday season when family viewership is high.
The Christmas release date positions it as an ideal entertainment option for families and friends gathering for the festivities, potentially giving it a second wind in its popularity cycle.
