Zee5’s ‘The Kashmir Files’ has been a huge success, both at the box office and on the OTT platform. It has created a record-breaking number of viewers, and has had a lasting impact on its audience. This article will explore the behind the scenes of the movie, and will look into the success of ‘The Kashmir Files’.
Zee5’s ‘The Kashmir Files’
‘The Kashmir Files’ is an Indian film, directed by Vivek Agnihotri and released on Zee5 in 2021. It is a political thriller that revolves around the events of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus of 1990. The movie stars Anupam Kher, Shweta Prasad, and Mithun Chakraborty in the lead roles. It also features an ensemble cast of actors, including Avinash Tiwari, Soni Razdan, Adil Hussain, and Shishir Sharma.
Box Office Success
The Kashmir Files was released in theatres in India on February 19, 2021. It was a commercial success at the box office, grossing over ₹50 million in its opening weekend. The movie was well-received by critics, who praised the performances of the actors and the direction of the film.
OTT Explosion
The movie was released on the OTT platform Zee5 in March 2021, and it quickly became one of the most-watched movies on the platform. Within the first week of its release, ‘The Kashmir Files’ had been watched by over 5 million viewers. This made it the most-watched movie in the history of Zee5.
Record-Breaking Numbers
The Kashmir Files has broken several records on the OTT platform. It became the fastest movie to reach 1 million viewers, and it was the first movie to reach 5 million viewers within a week of its release. The movie has also become the most-watched movie on the platform, with over 10 million viewers in total.
Behind the Scenes
The movie was shot in many locations in Kashmir, including Srinagar, Baramulla, and Pahalgam. The cast and crew spent months in the region, and the movie was shot in some of the most difficult and remote locations in the region. The movie was made with a budget of ₹20 million, and it was released in over 500 theatres across India.
