‘Sooryavanshi’ and ‘83’, waiting for the theatres To re-open?

After almost three months, there comes a big relief for all the theatre and multiplex owners as the cinema chains have decided to roll out “Sooryavanshi” and “83” for a theatrical release. The COVID-19 crisis has adversely hit every sector including the entertainment industry. While many movies like “Sadak 2”, “The Big Bull”,” Lootcase”, “Dil Bechara”, etc. will be having OTT releases, a few others like the above-mentioned movies will be going the older way!The cinema owners have heaved a sigh of relief following this decision. The announcement comes at a time when theatres in India are a long way from throwing their doors open.

Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif starrer “Sooryavanshi” is scheduled for Diwali 2020 release. The same goes for Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone starrer “83” which is slated to release in Christmas 2020.  Cinema chains including PVR, INOX, Wave Cinemas and Carnival Cinemas have confirmed the theatrical release of “Sooryavanshi” and “83”. There is no official confirmation regarding the exact date on which these films will be hitting the screens.

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Reliance Entertainment is hoping that the situation will be normal in the next five months. If things are not under control by then, they  will take a call at that time. As and when the government and exhibitors open cinema halls, the films will release,” asserts Shibasish Sarkar, chief executive officer, Reliance Entertainment group. While “Sooryavanshi” was originally slated for a Gudi Padwa release, Kabir Khan’s “83” was to hit screens on April 10.

While exhibitors are apprehensive that footfalls may be drastically low when theatres reopen ,some still believe  that the charm of the big screen will lure the audience. Considering international markets are crucial to the success of such big-ticket ventures, it a relief that cinemas across the world are opening, albeit gradually.