On the occasion of Vicky Kaushal’s birthday, ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, has released insights around the phenomenal success of his film Sam Bahadur on its platform. Continuing its initial achievement as the biggest Hindi weekend opener on the platform, surpassing significant titles like Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai and Gadar 2, today, Sam Bahadur stands as a top-consumed acquired content (movies), captivating audiences globally.
Sam Bahadur, the war biopic chronicling the life of India’s first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw, achieved a blockbuster opening at its world digital premiere on ZEE5 Global. An impressive 26% of its global viewer base has watched Sam Bahadur, highlighting its broad appeal. This film alone accounts for 10% of ZEE5 Global’s overall viewership of acquired movies in the past year. The United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada are the leading contributors to its international success.
Based on the life of Sam Manekshaw, the first Indian Army Officer promoted to Field Marshal, the film received widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. Its success extended beyond the box office to the 69th Filmfare Awards, where it won in three key categories. Since its global premiere, Sam Bahadur continues to captivate audiences in over 190 countries.
In addition to SAM Bahadur, Vicky Kaushal’s other acclaimed films, such as URI: The Surgical Strike, Manmarziyan, and Raman Raghavan 2.0, are also available on ZEE5 Global. URI remains a perennial favourite, consistently drawing viewers and maintaining its position as a frequently watched title on our platform.
