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Published 18:33 IST, May 2nd 2020

'Thappad' becomes talking point again after digital premiere, Anubhav Sinha reacts

As 'Thappad' released on Amazon Prime, the Taapsee Pannu film was lauded by many netizens, celebrities. Anubhav Sinha expressed his delight over the response.

Reported by: Joel Kurian
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A film was once known to have a grand premiere involving the stars associated with the movie, before premiering for the audiences. And this was followed by the premiere on television. In the current era, a movie has another premiere, when it releases online.

READ: 'Thappad' To Premiere On Amazon Prime Video On May 1, Announces Taapsee Pannu

Much like all the premieres, the film once again becomes a part of headlines with netizens and celebrities sharing their take on it when it hits a streaming platform. It was not different when Thappad premiered online on Friday. Be it netizens, or celebrities, many people reviewed the film on Twitter. 

READ:Akansha Ranjan Kapoor Reveals She Wants To Be A Part Of Films Like 'Thappad'

Actor Rachel White was among those who took to Twitter to term the movie ‘impactful and flawless’ and how the film makes one think.

Here’s the tweet

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Here are some of the other reactions:

Anubhav Sinha also shared how he felt like the movie released again with the messages. Another movie of his that was trending was Mulk, again starring Taapsee, after Rishi Kapoor passed away on Thursday. The director sent 'virtual hugs' to his fans.

Thappad was one of the films to taste success at the box office before the COVID-19 pandemic. The movie deals with Taapee’s character's fight for justice over ‘just one slap’ by her husband. It earned over Rs 30 crore at the box office, apart from massive critical acclaim. 

READ:Taapsee Pannu Says She Never Thought 'Thappad' Would Surpass 'Panga' & 'Chhapaak' At BO

Updated 18:33 IST, May 2nd 2020

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