Published 10:37 IST, May 11th 2020

Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer 'Gulabo Sitabo' to get an OTT release?

Makers of 'Gulabo Sitabo' are reportedly planning to release the movie on OTT instead of waiting for theatres to reopen after the lockdown is lifted.

Reported by: Nikhil Pandey
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After days of speculations, it has been w confirmed by a media report that Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Gulabo Sitabo will release on OTT. movie that was initially slated to hit screens in first half of 2020 will reportedly release on Amazon Prime Video. makers of Gulabo Sitabo were reportedly awaiting  censor certificate, however, pandemic, and lockdown has slowed process, owing to which makers reportedly opted for an OTT release. 

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Just a few days ago, director Shoojit Sircar, in an interview, revealed that he has problem in releasing Gulabo Sitabo digitally owing to pandemic. Following this, media was a buzz that Ayushmann Khurrana and Amitabh Bachchan starrer will have an OTT release. With latest reports, it is sure movie will soon premiere on Amazon Prime Video. Besides Gulabo Sitabo, many movies are in process of cracking a deal with OTT giants for a digital release. Reports have it that movies like Shakuntala Devi-Human Computer, Durgavati, Gunjan Saxena- Kargil Girl, and Ludo are in talks to get an OTT release. However, thing has been anunced as of w. 

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Last year, first look of Ayushmann Khurrana and Amitabh Bachchan made its way to social media, amping up expectations of moviegoers. picture had a restrained Ayushmann Khurrana with Amitabh Bachchan standing in periphery of a road. look took internet by storm with many raving about actor's transformation. 

Gulabo Sitabo's first look: 

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What's next for Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana? 

Meanwhile, on work front, Ayushmann Khurrana is yet to sign his next. Last seen in Hitesh Kewalaya's Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, he is on a break from acting as he is spending most of his time with his wife and kids. On or hand, Ayushmann's Gulabo Sitabo co-star Bing B has a slew of movies in his kitty. 

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Amitabh Bachchan has a film with Sairat fame Nagraj Manjule up for release. movie, titled Jhund is reported to be based on life of Vijay Barse, a retired sports teacher who founded an NGO called Slum Soccer. Reports have it that Amitabh Bachchan starter, just like Gulabo Sitabo, will opt for a digital release. Besides upcomer, Amitabh Bachchan also has Ayan Mukerji's superhero film-Brahmastra with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, which is in last leg of shooting. 

10:37 IST, May 11th 2020