Jaya Janaki Nayaka, starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Rakul Preet Singh, was released in 2017 as a commercial action drama directed by Boyapati Srinu. While the film had a decent run at the box office, its popularity grew significantly in the digital space over the years. More recently, one of its emotional dialogue sequences went viral on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, bringing the film back into the spotlight.
The film’s biggest success story, however, came through its Hindi dubbed version, Khoonkhar, which was uploaded on the official Pen Movies YouTube channel. After years of steady viewership, the full movie has now crossed a staggering 1 billion views, becoming one of the very few Indian full-length films to achieve the milestone on YouTube.
The achievement is even more special for Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas. With Khoonkhar entering the billion-view club, he has become the only Telugu hero to have a full-length film cross 1 billion views on YouTube. Despite several dubbed Telugu blockbusters being available on the platform, no other Telugu star has reached this landmark with a single movie upload.
Nearly seven years after its YouTube release, Khoonkhar continues to attract millions of viewers, highlighting its enduring popularity among Hindi-speaking audiences. The milestone gives Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas a unique digital record that remains unmatched in Telugu cinema.
