'RRR', 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' and 'Attack' to release in theatres, makers issue statement

Rubbishing all rumours that suggest films like Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR and Attack might release digitally, Indian film production and distribution company, Pen Movies released a statement. In statement, company’s MD Jayantilal Gada refuses OTT release rumours and claimed that all three films will release only in atres since “magnum opus films” were “made for big-screen experience” only. 

Recently, various media reports stated that ace director SS Rajamouli was under pressure from producers and distributors to release his upcoming highly anticipated period drama RRR, starring Ram Charan, NT Rama Rao Jr, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn, on OTT platforms, after its atrical release was postponed. film was earlier slated to hit screens on July 30, but it later got postponed due to second coronavirus wave. film is w scheduled to release in atres on October 13 in multiple langus including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. 

Makers refute digital release rumours, issue statement 

Similarly, re were reports about John Abraham and Jacqueline Fernandez’s Attack and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial Gangubai Kathiawdi. chairman and MD shared statement on Instagram that read, “We would like to clarify that ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘RRR’ & ‘Attack’ will release in Cinemas. re have been several rumours doing rounds about se films releasing on OTT platforms before cinemas which are untrue. se magnum opus films are made for big screen experience and would be releasing in atres. Dr. Jayantilal Gada Chairman & MD Pen Studios.” 

Apart from this, official Twitter handle of Pen Studios also shared statement on micro-blogging site while clearing air of doubts. Gangubai Kathiawadi is helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and has been shot extensively during pandemic. Previously, Alia had anunced film’s wrap in June this year with pictures on Instagram. While captioning post, she wrote, “This film and set have been through two lockdowns.. two cyclones.. director and actor getting covid during making!!! troubles set has faced is ar film altoger! But through all that and more.. what I take away is gigantic life-changing experience! (sic)” 

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