[12/14/16 - 10:01 PM] Netflix Is the New Home of King Khan Today Netflix and Red Chillies have announced new films starring Indian movie superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be exclusively available to more than 86 million members globally.
[via press release from Netflix]
Netflix Is the New Home of King Khan
Netflix secures a long-term deal with Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies, to be Global Home to Upcoming and Past Films
Mumbai, 15 December 2016 - The world's leading Internet TV network is the new home of India's biggest film star.
Today Netflix & Red Chillies have announced new films starring Indian movie superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be exclusively available to more than 86 million members globally. This association marks the beginning of a long-term relationship between both companies and the first of its kind with any Indian film production company.
The agreement between Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment (RCE), the film production house headed by Khan, will also give Netflix members both in India and around the world exclusive subscription video-on-demand access to dozens of RCE films as well as new films that will hit Indian theaters within the next three years.
"Shah Rukh Khan is the most sought-after actor in the Indian film industry, and has played a huge role in bringing Indian cinema to the world stage," said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. "His monicker "King Khan" speaks to his status as a cultural icon and to the incredible popularity of his films among audiences worldwide".
"Red Chillies is surging ahead in global entertainment and for the first time, our great stories are going global on Netflix all at once and crossing all geographical barriers,waiting to be discovered over the world. No more waiting for our fans wherever they are." said Shah Rukh Khan.
The first title that will come on Netflix is Dear Zindagi which was released theatrically on 25 November. The highly-anticipated film directed by Gauri Shinde stars Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt. Among other Red Chillies titles available on Netflix will be box office hits including Happy New Year, Dilwale and Om Shanti Om.
About Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with over 86 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
About Red Chillies Entertainment
Red Chillies Entertainment was founded in 2002 and ever since, the company has been on a steady growth curve in the sphere of motion picture production and distribution. Red Chillies Entertainments has branched itself into other domains of production as well, and currently parents Film Production, VFX - special effects, and a film distribution company.
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