Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina's upcoming film Jigra is set to hit theaters on October 11, 2024, and it has already recovered its production budget of ₹90 crores ahead of its release.

Budget Breakdown

Jigra was produced with a total budget of ₹90 crores, comprising ₹80 crores for production and ₹10 crores for print and publicity.

How It Recovered Its Budget

According to reports, Dharma Productions secured a premium deal, with Netflix paying ₹70 crores for distribution rights, while an additional ₹20 crores came from satellite rights. This brings the total to ₹90 crores, ensuring that any earnings from the theatrical run will be profit for the makers.

OTT Release Expectations

While Jigra releases in theaters on October 11, it typically takes 80-85 days for films to transition to OTT platforms. Thus, it’s expected to arrive on Netflix in early 2025.

In addition to Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, the film features Jason Shah, Yuvraj Vijan, and Aditya Nanda. Directed by Vasan Bala, Jigra is produced by Eternal Sunshine Productions and Dharma Productions.