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Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas Sets Unique Record as Khoonkhar Crosses 1 Billion Views

Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas's Jaya Janaki Nayaka, in its Hindi avatar Khoonkhar, has crossed 1 billion YouTube views—making him the only Telugu hero to achieve this digital milestone.

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Dumtika Editorial

June 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas Sets Unique Record as Khoonkhar Crosses 1 Billion Views

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Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and his action drama "Jaya Janaki Nayaka" have achieved a rare digital milestone, with the film's Hindi dubbed version "Khoonkhar" surpassing an astonishing 1 billion views on YouTube. This achievement positions Bellamkonda as the only Telugu lead to have a full-length movie cross this landmark on the platform.

Directed by Boyapati Srinu and featuring Rakul Preet Singh alongside Bellamkonda, the 2017 release initially found moderate success at the box office. Over the years, however, the film's popularity soared online, especially after several of its emotional dialogues went viral on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, fueling renewed interest among younger audiences.

The Hindi dubbed "Khoonkhar," uploaded on Pen Movies' official YouTube channel, steadily built a massive following. As per reports, the film's enduring appeal among Hindi-speaking viewers has been remarkable, with millions continuing to stream it nearly seven years after its debut on the platform. Despite the presence of many Telugu blockbusters dubbed in Hindi, none have matched this feat, making Bellamkonda's accomplishment a one-of-a-kind record in Telugu cinema.

With "Khoonkhar" still attracting viewers and sparking discussions online, fans are keen to see what digital heights Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas will scale next.