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King's Overseas Rights Shatter Records!
31 Oct
Summary
- King's overseas distribution rights secured for Rs 175 crore.
- Phars Films acquired international rights for Siddharth Anand's directorial.
- Film needs to earn approx Rs 350-375 crore internationally to break even.
Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated film 'King' has already set a new benchmark in the Indian film industry before its release. Phars Films has reportedly secured the international theatrical distribution rights for the Siddharth Anand directorial in a staggering deal valued at Rs 175 crore. This figure represents a minimum guarantee and is considered the largest overseas rights acquisition for any Indian film to date.
The substantial investment by Phars Films underscores Shah Rukh Khan's enduring global stardom, building on the international success of his previous films, 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan'. Historically, Yash Raj Films has managed the overseas distribution for many of Khan's international blockbusters.
This record-breaking deal, reportedly exceeding previous transactions that were under Rs 100 crore, places significant pressure on 'King' to perform exceptionally in international markets. To recoup the investment, the film is projected to need an overseas gross collection of approximately USD 37 million to USD 40 million, which translates to around Rs 350 crore to Rs 375 crore.
