Published 11:59 IST, July 14th 2020

'Lootcase' director Rajesh Krishnan reveals why the film did not release for 2 years

The director of the film Lootcase revealed why didn't the film release for two years despite being ready and complete. Read on to know details.

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Disney plus Hotstar anunced that Kunal Kemmu starrer Lootcase will release on platform on July 31. film is among seven Bollywood films that were picked by streaming platform for digital premiere. Director of film, Rajesh Krishnan was interviewed by a media portal about film promotions. Rajesh Krishnan shed light on why film was delayed and what all he went through to get movie me.

Directors only make films: Rajesh Krishnan

Rajesh Krishnan was asked by a media portal about why did film launch after so long, even though it has been rey for past two years. To this, director Rajesh, who is an filmmaker-turned-director, said that a director’s job is to make film only. He furr said that a director is t in charge of vertising film, neir is he responsible for film promotions.

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Rajesh Krishnan gave credits to studio for giving m 100 per cent freedom to make it way y wanted to. Moreover, Rajesh told media portal that he believes that film is as important to producers as it is to him. He even told portal that he h been looking for a producer when FOX Star Studios came in picture. Kunal Kemmu h spoken to Vijay Singh and h me this film happen.

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While talking more about film promotions, Rajesh Krishnan expressed his disappointment in how Bollywood treats certain actors. He expressed that Lootcase is a homegrown Fox film but still was t represented at virtual press conference. director revealed to a media portal that y were t even asked to join panel where y anunced OTT release of several or films. panel h Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt and Abhishek Bachchan among ors where y anunced ir films.

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Talking about his film, Krishnan told a media portal that Lootcase will be a departure from slapstick comedies that industry churns out. He furr told portal that since he’s an maker, he knew how to entertain in 30 seconds, however, doing it for two hours was t easy.

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Lootcase cast

Lootcase stars Kunal Kemmu and Rasika Duggal in le roles. film has a talented ensemble cast that includes Vijay Raaz, Ranvir Shorey and Gajraj Rao in pivotal roles. Directed by Rajesh Krishnan, film has been banked by Foz Star Studios.

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11:59 IST, July 14th 2020