Mumbai, May 8 (UNI)The romantic comedy 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', featuring Rajkummar Rao and Vamika Gabbi in lead roles, will forgo its theatrical release and instead premiere globally on Prime Video on May 16.
Initially slated to open in cinemas on May 9, the producers Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios, opted for strategic shift in distribution, citing national security considerations as the impetus behind the change.
Maddock Films on Thursday took to Instagram to make the announcement.
“In light of recent events and the heightened security drills across the nation, we at Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios have decided to bring our family entertainer, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', directly to your homes on May 16 - only on Prime Video, worldwide.
"While we were eagerly looking forward to celebrating this film with you in theaters, the spirit of the nation comes first. JAI HIND,” the note read. The caption read: “The spirit of the nation comes first! 'Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf' directly on @primevideoin, May 16 #BhoolChukMaafOnPrime.”
Helmed by Karan Sharma, the film features a stellar supporting cast including Sanjay Mishra and Seema Pahwa in important roles.
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