'Good, Bad, Ugly' OTT debut date out: When and where to watch Tamil blockbuster

Ajith Kumar’s action-thriller Good Bad Ugly, a blockbuster hit at the box office, is now gearing up for its digital premiere. Initially released in cinemas on April 10, the film received glowing feedback from both reviewers and moviegoers, making it one of the standout theatrical releases of the year.

This high-octane drama centers on Ajith’s character, a former mobster who is reluctantly dragged back into a life of violence after his son is abducted. Loaded with gripping action sequences and intense emotional arcs, the movie captured widespread attention upon release and quickly became Ajith Kumar’s most financially successful film to date.

Anticipation for the film’s online streaming debut has reached fever pitch, particularly among viewers in Hindi-speaking regions, where Ajith enjoys a strong fan base. Fans have been buzzing with excitement as they await its arrival on OTT platforms.

As per several entertainment portals, Good Bad Ugly is set to premiere on Netflix on May 8. Though originally released only in Tamil and Telugu, the digital version will feature multiple language options, including Hindi, thereby reaching a wider audience. Even before its theatrical debut, Netflix had confirmed that it had acquired the streaming rights, but a formal confirmation of the release date is still awaited.

The streaming service had previously shared a post stating, “Good Bad Ugly is coming to Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi following its theatrical release!” This announcement thrilled fans across different linguistic backgrounds, enhancing the movie’s visibility across India.

Financially, the film has been a juggernaut. Industry analytics platform Sacnilk reports that the film earned approximately ₹153.05 crore in net domestic revenue across all languages within just 21 days. On IMDb, the film holds a solid 7.1/10 rating and has emerged as the only Tamil movie in 2025 to cross the ₹150 crore mark at the Indian box office.

Its global performance has been even more impressive. Good Bad Ugly raked in a staggering ₹245 crore worldwide, surpassing Ajith’s 2023 film Thunivu, which grossed ₹200 crore globally. This new milestone cements Good Bad Ugly as the most commercially successful film of Ajith Kumar’s career.

The ensemble cast features celebrated names such as Jackie Shroff, Arjun Das, Prabhu, Prasanna, Yogi Babu, and Sunil, alongside lead stars Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, each playing significant roles in the film’s gripping narrative.