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Flop in Theatres, Celebrated on OTT: Jugnuma on Prime

Manoj Bajpayee’s acclaimed 2024 film Jugnuma The Fable became a major talking point after it won Best Film at the Leeds International Film Festival. It was the first Indian film to receive this honour which brought global attention.

The film also travelled to several international film festivals before its theatrical release on September 12, 2025. While it did not draw large crowds in theatres it has now reached viewers through Amazon Prime Video.

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Since arriving on the OTT platform the film has found a steady audience. Many viewers are discovering it for the first time. The move to Prime Video has helped the film gain fresh interest.

Jugnuma The Fable is set in the late 1980s. It follows the family of an orchard owner. The story explores nature greed and humanity through a simple but engaging narrative.

Users have praised the screenplay and the film’s core idea. Many say the ending leaves a strong impact and forces you to think. The message has been one of the most discussed parts.

Manoj Bajpayee and Priyanka Bose have both received strong praise. Viewers feel their performances lift the film. Many also appreciated the producers for backing such a bold project.

As Jugnuma The Fable continues to get attention it remains to be seen how far it travels on Prime Video. The digital release could help it reach a much wider audience.

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Manaswini K

Manaswini is a senior writer with extensive experience covering Telugu cinema, as well as the broader Indian film landscape, including Bollywood, Tamil, and other regional industries. With a strong focus on NRI (Non-R…

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