‘Sooryavansham’: The Amitabh Bachchan Film That Became a Television and YouTube Phenomenon

Amitabh Bachchan’s illustrious career includes many iconic roles. Among his films is ‘Sooryavansham,’ which initially performed adequately at the box office but truly shone on television and YouTube. The film, released in 1999, stars Bachchan in a dual role. Despite its initial average box office performance, ‘Sooryavansham’ found a massive audience on television. Its subsequent release on YouTube was equally impressive, with views exceeding 598 million. The film, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, had a production budget of ₹7 crore. It earned ₹7 crore in India and ₹5 crore abroad, accumulating a worldwide total of over ₹12 crore. The cast includes Mukesh Rishi, Kader Khan, Anupam Kher, and Soundarya. The movie’s popularity continues even after 26 years.