The Taj Story is a Hindi courtroom drama starring Paresh Rawal in the lead. It released in theatres on October 31, 2025, and now it’s ready for streaming. The film talks about a local guide named Vishnu Das who gets curious about the real history of the Taj Mahal. He starts a big court case to uncover hidden facts and secrets about how it was built. It’s a long movie – about 165 minutes (2 hours 45 minutes) – with a U/A certificate because of some serious topics and debates.
OTT Details Lionsgate Play has the exclusive digital rights. The movie will start streaming on Lionsgate Play from March 13, 2026. You can also access it through OTTplay Premium if you have that subscription. It’s in Hindi, and subtitles should be available. This comes after a normal gap from theatres (around 4-5 months), which is common for such films.
Theatrical Run & Reviews In cinemas, the film got mostly negative reviews. Many critics said the story felt confusing, the acting was average, and it looked like it pushed one side of history too much (some called it propaganda). Paresh Rawal’s performance got some praise, but overall, it did not do well at the box office – low collections and not many people went to watch. It created some controversy because of its take on the Taj Mahal’s origins (claiming things different from school history books).
Why OTT Could Be Better On Lionsgate Play, you can watch it at home without any rush. The long runtime is easier with pause button – good for thinking about the court scenes or historical parts. Subtitles help if the dialogues are fast. But be ready – the film has heavy debates on history, religion, and facts, so it may feel one-sided or emotional for some viewers. If you like history mysteries or courtroom fights, it could be interesting. If you want fun or light movies, this might feel serious and slow.
Edge cases: Some people might not like the topic because it’s sensitive (Taj Mahal history debates can start arguments). Others say OTT is good for this kind of film since theatres did not attract crowds – now more people can see it and decide for themselves. It could start online discussions again.
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