Betting big on Salman Khan's first film post pandemic?

Salman Khan in Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai

Following his last production Kaagaz, Salman Khan has further solidified his professional collaboration with Zee Studios. Sources reveal that the studio has bought the superstar's next, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, for a whopping Rs 235 crore, thus setting a new high in Hindi film deals post the pandemic. While the distribution and streaming rights of most movies so far - including Khan's past offerings - have been sold to different entities, this deal apparently includes the consolidated rights of distribution, music and video-streaming.

The contract was closed early last month, but the details are trickling in now as the studio is taking final calls on the way ahead as the Jackie Shroff, Randeep Hooda and Disha Patani-starrer readies for a May release. A source reveals, "Earlier, there was talk of Radhe being a hybrid release. However, it was finally decided that the cop caper will hit theatres across the country on Eid. Plans are afoot to make it one of the biggest Bollywood releases in the new normal. After the film has enjoyed its theatrical run, it will premiere on ZEE5."

mid-day reached out to the film's spokesperson, who remained unavailable for comment.