Bollywood star Varun Dhawan’s latest romantic-comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai hit theaters earlier this month and managed to leave a strong impression on audiences despite facing competition from other releases at the box office. Directed by veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, the film has received a positive response from moviegoers and has performed reasonably well during its theatrical run.
Now, after entertaining audiences on the big screen, the film is gearing up for its digital premiere. Fans who missed watching it in cinemas are eagerly waiting for details regarding its OTT release.
Which OTT Platform Will Stream the Film?
In recent years, many filmmakers have finalized digital streaming deals even before a movie’s theatrical release. The same strategy was followed for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Reports suggest that the film’s digital rights were acquired by popular streaming platform ZEE5 ahead of its release.
As a result, once its theatrical run concludes, viewers will be able to stream the movie online exclusively on ZEE5. However, the makers have not yet announced an official OTT release date.
Expected OTT Release Timeline
Typically, Hindi films arrive on digital platforms around 40 to 60 days after their theatrical debut. Since Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is still in the early stages of its cinema run, there is some time left before it becomes available online.
Industry observers believe that the film could arrive on OTT sooner than expected, but no official confirmation has been provided so far. Fans will have to wait for an announcement from the makers or the streaming platform regarding the exact release date.
Box Office Performance
On the commercial front, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has delivered a decent performance. Within 17 days of release, the film reportedly earned around ₹50 crore at the domestic box office. Globally, the romantic entertainer, featuring Varun Dhawan alongside Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, has crossed the ₹70 crore mark.
With a successful theatrical run and growing anticipation for its digital debut, the film is expected to attract a wider audience once it arrives on OTT.