Sidharth Malhotra's Shershaah Is Listed As The Most Watched Movie On Amazon Prime Video, With IMDb Rating Of 8.9
Shershaah has been making and breaking records since its release on Amazon Prime Video on 12 August. Now it has achieved another milestone, the recently-released biopic based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC) is the most popular Hindi film on IMDb with a rating of 8.9.
With Shershaah officially being declared a blockbuster, Sidharth Malhotra has much reason to celebrate. The versatile actor has been credited for making the smooth transition from being a powerhouse performer to a successful commercial star. As the film is doing phenomenally well all over the internet, it comes as no surprise that Sidharth's Shershaah has been ranked No.1 on IMDb with the movie scoring 8.9 ratings.
The movie which has wooed the audience and taken the nation by storm has also brought Sidharth that appreciation he deserves for portraying such a challenging character. The humongous success of Shershaah reinstates the actor's faith in a film high on content, performance, and critical acclaim. Shershaah is jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment, directed by Vishnu Varadhan, the film stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in lead roles and Shiv Pandit, Raj Arjun, Pranay Pachauri, Himanshu Ashok Malhotra, Nikitin Dheer, Anil Charanjeett, Sahil Vaid, Shataf Figar and Pawan Chopra in pivotal roles
Shershaah has been lauded by audiences and critics alike since its release and continues to win hearts all over India and across the world. In its first two weeks, the film has been streamed by audiences in over 4100 Indian towns and cities, as well as in 210 countries and territories around the world. No other Indian movie on Amazon Prime Video has been watched in more towns and cities across India and countries and territories worldwide within this time frame. Finally, with a user rating of 8.9 voted by more than 88,000 IMDb users, Shershaah also set a new benchmark as the most popular Hindi film of all times on IMDb.
Speaking about the success producer Karan Johar said, “Shershaah has always been a film close to our hearts, and seeing the love and appreciation the film has received makes me feel incredibly proud about the movie and each and everyone associated with it. PVC awardee Captain Vikram Batra’s story is one that no Indian shall ever forget, that said, what we intended to do was to tell the story of what made him the braveheart he was, to look deeper into his life, his passion, and his love for the country and Dimple. It fills me with pride to see the love Sidharth and Kiara’s performances and Vishnu’s directorial vision has received. I’m glad that we found the right partners for this movie in Amazon Prime Video, who have left no stone unturned and given this movie the reach it deserves.”
Apoorva Mehta, CEO, Dharma Productions adds, “From the beginning, we believed that Shershaah as a story had the potential to resonate with audiences from across the world, and the overwhelming response to the movie is testament to the power of good content. It is an incrediblely heart-touching and inspiring story based on the lives of one of India’s bravest sons, and we are honoured to have had the opportunity to tell his story to the world. It takes a dedicated team to make such a sincere film and I’d like to thank Vishu Vardhan, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, and the entire cast and crew. We are thrilled to have partnered with Amazon Prime Video for the film’s global premiere as it enabled us to reach out to such a diverse audience and shared our vision and faith in the film and its story.”
Directed by Vishnu Varadhan, Shershaah is inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC) and stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in the lead. Alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in the lead, the film also features Shiv Pandit, Raj Arjun, Pranay Pachauri, Himanshu Ashok Malhotra, Nikitin Dheer, Anil Charanjeett, Sahil Vaid, Shataf Figar, and Pawan Chopra in pivotal roles. Jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment, Shershaah is streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
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