Ashutosh Gowariker's 2001 classic Lagaan was re-released in theatres on June 12 to celebrate 25 years of its release. The film, starring Aamir Khan in the lead role, tapped into the country's love for cricket and cinema in a way never seen before.
However, a cursory search reveals that a film as celebrated as this cannot be streamed on any OTT platform in India.
Lagaan was initially released in theatres on June 15, 2001, and to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the film was re-released in theatres this year on June 12. The film earned ₹4.47 lakh in four days over nine cities as new and old audiences watched the 3-hour 44-minute film, which was even nominated in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars.
Lagaan was available to stream on Netflix for a short period, but is currently unavailable to watch in India. JustWatch's streaming charts for the film show that it was available on the platform from April 2021 to 2024. Interestingly, there are no reports on why it was dropped from the streaming service.
Netflix explained why TV shows and movies leave the streaming platform, stating that it's due to licensing agreements. Aamir has in the past been vocal about a pay-per-view model for films over traditional OTT platforms.
