Virat Karna‘Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure’ hit theaters on July 3. The action-adventure fantasy is directed by Abhishek Nama and features a cast led by Virat Karrna alongside Nabha Natesh, Aishwarya Menon, Jagapathi Babu and Mahesh Manjrekar. Latest reports reveal the OTT release platform and tentative date of this mythological epic.
‘Nagabandham’ OTT Details
According to ABP Desam, the streaming rights have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video ahead of the film’s release. However, the platform and manufacturers have not officially confirmed the acquisition.According to the report, the Telugu version of ‘Nagabandham’ is expected to release on the streaming platform around four weeks after its theatrical release. The Hindi version is likely to follow later. Its digital debut is slated for nearly eight weeks after the film’s theatrical release.The report also claims that Star Maa has secured the Telugu satellite rights. Meanwhile, Zee network has acquired the rights of Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam satellites.
The story mixes mythology with adventure
‘Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure’ is set against the backdrop of ancient Vishnu temples and revolves around the mysterious ritual of Nagabandham.According to Sacnilk, “Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure” collected approximately Rs 3.02 crore at the net collections of India on Day 3. Sunday’s figure represents only a 1% drop from the Rs 3.05 crore earned on Saturday.The film was screened in 1,904 shows on Sunday. After three days, its net collection from India stands at Rs 9.47 crore. India’s gross collection has reached Rs 11.06 crore. The overseas market has added Rs 1.25 crore, taking the film’s worldwide gross to Rs 12.31 crore.
The ETimes review praises the performances
ETimes appreciated the performances of the main cast while noting the shortcomings in the film’s visual effects, especially during the second half.The review says, “Visually, Nagabandham is a mixed bag. While the production design and scale initially impress, the visual effects steadily lose quality as the film progresses. In the climax, the heavy reliance on CGI becomes more distracting than immersive, taking away from the spectacle the film aims to deliver. The performances are among the compelling aspects of the film while Naga Karrna delivers a more compelling look, while Nagabandham gives a more convincing performance, Natesh makes the most of his role with confidence and screen presence. Jagapathi Babu and Mahesh Manjrekar command attention despite their limited screen time, adding weight every time they appear.”