Vicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur Gears Up For OTT Release On This Date

Vicky Kaushal’s stellar performance in the recently launched film Sam Bahadur has left audiences captivated. Co-starring Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Sheikh in pivotal roles, the movie faced stiff competition from Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal. Despite the competition, Sam Bahadur secured an impressive collection of Rs 38.85 crore in its debut week in theatres. As fans remain engrossed in the film’s storyline on the silver screen, new information about its forthcoming release on OTT platforms has come to light.

As per a Pinkvilla report, Vicky Kaushal’s film Sam Bahadur will adhere to the standard 8-week gap between its theatrical and online release. Contrary to previous speculations about a Christmas release shortly after its cinema debut, the movie is now slated to premiere on Zee 5 on Republic Day 2024.

Vicky Kaushal recently gave fans a peek behind the scenes of Sam Bahadur on his Instagram. The first photo showcased a mirror shot of the actor in the makeup room, surrounded by pictures of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. The subsequent images provided glimpses of his character from the film. In his caption, Vicky shared, “Makeup on, listen to his favorite jazz music, and stare into that mirror till I start believing the guy in the mirror is Sam. Living your days believing to be SAM is a rare honor and a mammoth responsibility. The love you all are showering for our efforts is truly gratifying. Thank you! This weekend do take your families out to the cinemas to experience the story of our true legend. FM Sam Manekshaw!”

Sam Bahadur is a war drama based on the life of India’s first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw. Co-written by Meghna Gulzar, Bhavani Iyer, and Shantanu Srivastava, the film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala under the RSVP Movies banner. In the film, Vicky Kaushal plays the role of Sam Manekshaw while Sanya Malhotra steps into the shoes of Silloo, Sam’s wife. Additionally, Fatima Sana Shaikh seamlessly transforms into the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film also features Neeraj Kabi, Edward Sonnenblick, Richard Bhakti Klein, Krishna Kant Singh Bundela, and Saqib Ayub in key roles.