Amid Spike In Covid Cases And Shutdown Of Cinema Halls, Release Of 'RRR' Has Been Postponed
In the past few days, the number of Covid-19 cases has been increasing exponentially. In the wake of the same, several states have issued a fresh set of guidelines that include night curfews and shutdown of cinema halls among other things.
States like Haryana and Delhi have shut cinema halls and the forthcoming films will likely suffer because of the same.?
Amid the Covid-19 surge, the makers of RRR have announced postponing the release of the movie.?
"Keeping the best interests of all the involved parties in mind, we are forced to postpone our film. Our sincere thanks to all the fans and audience for their unconditional love #RRRPPostopened #RRRMovie," the makers announced in a tweet.?
Earlier, the makers of Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur-starrer?Jersey?had also postponed its release on Dec 31.
"Inspite our relentless efforts some situations are beyond our control. As many Indian states are closing theatres, we are left with no choice but to ask you to hold on to your excitement. We promise to bring back the Glory of Indian Cinema and at the right time, WE WILL," the statement read.
The multi-lingual film starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR was scheduled to be released on Jan 7. In Maharashtra, cinema halls are operating on 50 percent occupancy.?
On Dec 30, a meeting of Multiplex Association of India (MAI) members held meeting with Deputy CM of Delhi Manish Sisodia to seek him to reopen cinema halls in Delhi.?
Karan Johar also made an appeal to the Delhi government, for which he was trolled massively on social media.
Schools, colleges and gyms have also been shut due to a surge in Covid-19 and Omicron cases.
(Also Read: Here's All You Need To Know About SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' Whose Teaser Is Blowing Everyone's Mind)
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