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Rishab Shetty’s cop comedy Laughing Buddha is all set to entertain a wider audience with its second Ott release. After streaming on Amazon Prime Video since October 2024, the film is now set to stream on Sun Nxt soon. The film originally hit theatres in late August last year and premiered on Prime Video just weeks later.

From Prime to Sun Nxt

Laughing Buddha has already built a solid fanbase with its quirky storytelling and relatable characters. Now, with its arrival on Sun Nxt, the film is set to reach an even larger audience, especially those who missed it the first time around. Sun Network recently made an announcement that Laughing Buddha will be available for streaming from April 25 on Sun Nxt.

#LaughingBuddha will be Streaming from April 25th on @sunnxt for free. pic.twitter.com/SXAfTcHdd0

— Bhargavi (@IamHCB) April 23, 2025

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