Shoojit Sircar speaks about criticism from theatre owners on Gulabo Sitabo's OTT release

Shoojit Sircar is all set to release his next film Gulabo Sitabo starring Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana on Amazon Prime. However, many atre owners were t in favour of this move done by filmmaker. Following this move, many or filmmakers also opted to release ir films on OTT platforms. Several or films too have been reportedly considering releasing films online inste of tritional atre release.

Shoojit Sircar speaks about atre owners' points amid releasing Gulabo Sitabo online

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Speaking to a news portal, Shoojit Sircar mitted that his decision invited quite a bit of disagreement among atre owners who at time felt betrayed. However, filmmaker ded that once a decision has been me, re has to be scope for fear. Shoojit Sircar ded that this move was t about being brave but to rar apt to changing times. Sircar n spoke about statement released by owners of Ix who warned filmmakers of “Retributive Measures”. Shoojit Sircar said that he understands discomfort y have felt. He ded that he too would probably feel same way if he were in ir position.

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However, director maintained fact that to release his film on digital was t his personal choice. He ded that if it would t be for nationwide lockdown and safety measures, he would release film in atres.  Furr on, filmmaker ded that he h considered releasing film on digital after initial April 17 release date. However, re seemed to be solution or an alternative for atres opening up anytime soon, thus with little to options, makers decided to release film on digital. According to a news portal, Shoojit Sircar ded that he works on one film at a time and when he finishes film, he takes care of finances received and moves on to next film.

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director upheld his point by saying that he has films in bank to fall back on. He also pointed out that he has h a history of his films t getting released and gave an example of Shoebite. Furr on, Shoojit Sircar mentioned that he was impressed with way Amazon Prime authorities said that y would promote his film like a big cinema release. Sircar ded that he felt amazing that his film was about to be released in over 200 countries in multiple langus. Furr on, director said that atre business will t suffer if a few film release on OTT platforms, according to a news portal. He n ded that binge-watching culture cant affect atres as experience of going to a cinema hall itself is an amazing one.

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