The Taj Story on OTT: Here's how much Paresh Rawal's controversial courtroom drama earned at box office

The Taj Story (2025), starring Paresh Rawal, is a 165-minute courtroom drama exploring the controversial "Tejo Mahalaya" theory. The film will land on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium) on March 13.

The Taj Story 

The Taj Story (2025) is a controversial, dialogue-heavy courtroom drama featuring Paresh Rawal. The narrative challenges the accepted history of the Taj Mahal, proposing it was originally a Hindu structure. After its theatrical run, The Taj Story is all set to be released on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium) on March 13, 2026. Ahead of it, take a look at how much the Paresh-starrer earned at the box office.

How much did The Taj Story earn at the box office?

The Taj Story was released in cinemas in October 2025. As per Sacnilk, the film opened with Rs. 1 crore and ended up with Rs. 11 crore in week 1. After one week, the film started to dip more. The Taj Story, thus, minted Rs. 20.33 crore in total, while India's gross collection is Rs. 24.18 crore. Meanwhile, the film managed Rs. 25.33 crore worldwide.

What's the story of The Taj Story?

The Taj Story (2025) is a controversial Hindi courtroom drama directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, starring Paresh Rawal. He is a tour guide who files a legal case questioning the historical origins of the Taj Mahal. The film highlights the context of his court case, which states whether the monument was built by Shah Jahan or whether it previously served as a Hindu temple.

Vishnu Das (Paresh Rawal), a veteran Agra guide, has a drunken rant recorded and leaked, where he claims the Taj Mahal was not built by Shah Jahan. Facing professional humiliation and social isolation, he filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to substantiate his claim. The film evolves into a dialogue-driven courtroom drama centered on the legal battle against Advocate Anwar Rashid (Zakir Hussain).

This film questions and explores established historical narratives, debating "what is the truth" about the origins of Indian monuments. It highlights how politicians often distort history for religious and social agendas. This story examines the contradictions between widely held beliefs, official historical accounts, and alternative claims, leading some to accuse it of promoting bias and presenting itself as investigative.

Who stars in The Taj Story?

The Taj Story stars Paresh Rawal as Vishnu Das, Zakir Hussain as Riyaaz, the lawyer, and Amruta Khanvilkar as a determined journalist, supported by Namit Das, Brijendra Kala, Sneha Wagh, and Anil George in pivotal roles, bringing depth and nuance to this courtroom drama.

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The Taj Story FAQs:

Q: When will The Taj Story be available on OTT?

A: The Taj Story is set to premiere on March 13, 2026, on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium).

Q: Who plays the lead role in The Taj Story?

A: The Taj Story stars veteran actor Paresh Rawal as Vishnu Das, an Agra-based tour guide. He is supported by an ensemble cast including Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, and Namit Das.

Q: What is the plot of The Taj Story?

A: In The Taj Story, veteran guide Vishnu Das takes the unusual step of filing a PIL to dispute the official account of the Taj Mahal’s history, with the narrative centring on the courtroom proceedings and public response to his challenge.

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