Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Kiran Rao Discusses Laapataa Ladies' Success on Netflix
Kiran Rao, the director of 'Laapataa Ladies', shared some interesting insights about her movie.
Although the film did not make much money in theaters, it gained more popularity after it became available on Netflix.
The film did well in theatres for a month after being released on Netflix.
This shows that online streaming services can actually help movies succeed, boosting interest from people.
Kiran Rao explained that platforms like Netflix help movies to gain more audience, not take away from them.
Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies' received positive reviews.
The film's domestic theatrical earnings were less than Rs 21 crore.
Theatrical revenue increased after the film's release on Netflix.
The increase in revenue occurred due to positive word of mouth.
The film performed well in theatres for about a month after its Netflix debut.
- Who
- Kiran Rao
- What
- Discussed the theatrical and digital performance of her film 'Laapataa Ladies'.
- When
- Last year
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To explain how digital platforms can amplify, rather than compete with, theatrical releases.
- Film Title
- Laapataa Ladies
- Director
- Kiran Rao
- Theatrical Revenue (Domestic)
- Under Rs 21 crore
- OTT Platform
- Netflix India
- Impact of OTT Release
- Increased theatrical revenue