2018 horror film Tumbbad failed in theatres but later gained cult status on Amazon Prime Video. The film, upon re-release in theatres, turned out to be a blockbuster.
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Thappad received appreciation from critics but failed at the box office. Eventually, the film became a roaring success on OTT, receiving both critical and audience acclaim.
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Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) did not fare well in theatres. Later, when it dropped on Netflix, it was praised by viewers.
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Comedy entertainer Khel Khel Mein (2024) was a disaster at the box office but found its audience on Netflix.
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Initial flop at the box office, the movie October (2018) gained significant critical acclaim for its heartfelt performances and emotional story when it dropped on Amazon Prime Video.
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Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) failed at the box office but was a much-loved film on OTT platforms. The film's cult following online led to its re-release in theatres.
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The movie Sarfira (2024) couldn't make much of a buzz in theatres but was a huge success on Hotstar.
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Telugu film Game Changer (2025), starring Ram Charan, tanked at the box office but received a warm reception on Amazon Prime Video.
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Karan Johar's Kalank (2019) disappointed at box office but found itself a fan base on Amazon Prime Video.
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Vidyut Jammwal-starrer Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha (2022) underperformed in theatres but clocked 77 million streaming minutes on OTT within a week of dropping online.
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