Did Netflix offer Aamir Khan Rs 20 crore for 'Dangal'?

After locking in on an amount of Rs 75 crore as satellite rights from a leading television channel, Aamir Khan is apparently set to secure a Rs 20 crore deal for the digital rights of his wrestler biopic, Dangal

Aamir Khan in a scene from 'Dangal'

After locking in on an amount of Rs 75 crore as satellite rights from a leading television channel, Aamir Khan is apparently set to secure a Rs 20 crore deal for the digital rights of his wrestler biopic, Dangal.

Digital portals are approaching the makers of the film, which received an overwhelming response at the box office, even becoming the highest grossing film of all time, and are willing to shell out generous amounts to close the deal.

A source close to the team reveals, “The amount being offered is anywhere between R15 to R20 crore. Aamir is keen on signing the deal with Netflix.”

Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan with global internet TV network Netflix's CEO Reed Hastings and his team. File Pic 

The streaming major, it is rumoured, is also in talks with the actor to bring Aamir Khan Productions’ entire catalogue on their platform. The collaboration also seeks to include exclusive digital rights for the actor’s upcoming movie, Thugs Of Hindostan.

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