Rajkummar Rao-Wamiqa's 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' Skips Theatrical Release Amid Security Drills (Image-Instagram/maddockfilms)
The theatrical release of Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi‘s upcoming entertainer Bhool Chuk Maaf has been cancelled due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Due to the heightened security drills across India, the film, directed by Karan Sharma, has opted for a direct OTT premiere.
The comedy drama, initially scheduled to hit theatres on May 9, has taken a different route to entertain the audience. Amidst the ongoing chaos, the decision was undertaken by the makers as an attempt to bring the comedy entertainer directly to the homes of the audience.
As per the recent announcement made by Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios, it will now directly premiere on Prime Video on May 16.
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Produced by Dinesh Vijayan under Maddock Films, the film stars Rajkummar and Wamiqa in lead roles and Seema Pahwa, Sanjay Mishra, and Raghubir Yadav in supporting roles.
The statement issued by Maddock read, “In light of the 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 being socially responsible to the nation’s current scenario, the makers added, “While we were eagerly looking forward to celebrating the film with you in the theaters, the spirit of the nation comes first. Jai Hind.”
Check out the official announcement here:
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As per the trailer, Bhool Chuk Maaf is set against the backdrop of the vibrant lanes of Varanasi. The comedy entertainer portrays the life of a hopeless romantic man, Rajan (Rajkummar Rao), who gets recruited for a government job. Reason? To win the heart of the woman of his dreams, Titli (Wamiqa Gabbi). But fate has different plans.
Just before the wedding, Rajan finds himself trapped in a never-ending time loop. While fate traps him in the Haldi ceremony, the hilarious ride of breaking the pattern begins there. At its core, Bhool Chuk Maaf promises to offer a heartwarming tale of love, destiny and second chances.
Watch the trailer here:
