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Meghna Gulzar’s war biopic Sam Bahadur, starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead role, finally released on OTT on Friday. The period film premiered on ZEE5 on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day. Those who didn’t see it in theaters woke up to Vicky’s “perfect” performance in the film. (Also read: Interview with Meghna Gulzar: ‘I wanted to show Sam Manekshaw’s life story in the most understandable way’)
X users react
One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote: “It was a very bad decision to release Sam Bahadur at the same time as Animal. They should have published it today. It would have been a success. @vickykaushal09’s best performance to date. So good that you completely forget that she is Vicky Kaushal and start rooting for Sam. Bright!”
Another posted: “#SamBahadur Vicky’s performance in the movie (bowing emoji). The movie earned 130.3 Cr WW and became a HIT even after Animal’s Raze.” And a third echoed the same thoughts by writing, “Vicky Kaushal in this perfect Sam Bahadur finale scene (bowing emoji).”
Sam Bahadur OTT Release
ZEE5 hosted the digital premiere of Sam Bahadur starring Vicky Kaushal on January 26 on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day. Directed by Meghna Gulzar and produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Films, the war biopic chronicles the extraordinary life of Sam Manekshaw, from his early days as Chief of Army Staff to his well-deserved retirement, exploring the milestones and triumphs of his illustrious journey. .
Sam Bahadur, which released in theaters on December 1, also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub.
“Sam Bahadur’s story will serve as a great inspiration to all who witness it. From the beginning, I knew that Vicky Kaushal was a perfect fit for the role, perfectly slipping into the character with unparalleled authenticity and dedication,” director Meghna Gulzar said in a statement.
“I am grateful for the love and support that fans have given the character during its theatrical release. The digital release of the film on ZEE5 will help the story reach a wider audience, so I am proud to introduce Sam Bahadur on the 75th Republic Day as a tribute to the eternal spirit of our nation,” Vicky Kaushal said in a statement.
Sam Bahadur had earned more $100 crores worldwide at the box office.