Published 13:08 IST, February 1st 2021
Film producer DVV Danayya reacts to 'RRR' vs 'Maidaan' release date clash controversy
DVV Danayya comments on the RRR and Maidaan release date clash controversy; says Dussehra is incomplete without a movie release; read along for more.
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makers of SS Rajamouli directorial RRR recently anunced release date of much-anticipated action drama. However, this did t sit well with Bollywood filmmaker Boney Kapoor as he also has his movie Maidaan releasing in same weekend. Re along to find out more about ongoing controversy and what producer DVV Danayya has to say about same.
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DVV Danayya on RRR and Maidaan release clash
highly awaited NTR Jr. and Ram Charan starrer RRR is all set to hit atres during Dussehra 2021 on October 13, 2021. Film producer Boney Kapoor didn’t seem happy about anuncement as he h alrey anunced release of his period sports drama Maidaan starring Ajay Devgn in same weekend on October 15, 2021. latter h hopes of cashing in good profits on festive weekend.
According to a report in Deccan Chronicle, Boney Kapoor is of opinion that an established filmmaker like SS Rajamouli who has been at helm of blockbuster films like Baahubali series doesn’t need festive holidays to release his films. Both Tollywood and Bollywood filmmakers have h a rift since making of Baahubali following a controversy that was led by financial reasons and late actor Sridevi t being a part of it. outlet contacted Danayya for a comment who mentioned that everyone has ir own plans to decide release dates.
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DVV mentioned that movie’s release h alrey been pushed from July 2020 to January 2021 and n indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic. He ded that after all efforts by team and with uncertain shooting schedules makers finally slated release for October 13, 2021, on Dussehra weekend. He also ded that festival is incomplete with film releases.
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Danayya also mentioned how Dussehra is one of biggest festivals in region and Telugu audiences, as well as people around country, celebrate it with great pomp. He expressed how it was t his or makers' call to decide release date of movie but y have been under pressure by film’s buyers, exhibitors and distributors. Danayya stated that y are ones who decide release date as per ir logistics and or modalities and hence it is needless to blame makers for release clash.
Interestingly, both films feature Ajay Devgn. While he plays le role in Maidaan, Tanhaji actor also has an important character to play in RRR.
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13:11 IST, February 1st 2021