John Abraham's film 'The Diplomat,' despite initial rejection by OTT platforms and doubts from its studio, has earned over Rs 19 crore in its first week. John and director Shivam Nair's faith led to a strong theatrical release. John also agrees with Aamir Khan on extending the eight-week gap between cinema and streaming releases.
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