PVR sues Maddock Films for Rs 60 crore after cancellation of Bhool Chuk Maaf's theatrical release: report
After Maddock Films cancelled the theatrical release of Bhool Chuk Maaf on Thursday, and said that they would release the film directly on OTT, PVR has reportedly decided to sue them. Bhool Chuk Maaf stars Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi. The makers said that the 'heightened security drills across the nation' were the reason behind their decision as they announced it just a day before the film's scheduled theatrical release. PVR has reportedly sued Maddock Films for Rs 60 crore for 'non-playability' of the film.
PVR CEO Kamal Gianchandani told News9Live that the abrupt decision has caused them substantial financial losses. Trade expert Komal Nahta took to his X account and a part of his tweet read, 'According to PVR-Inox, Maddock suddenly cancelled the film's release (on 9th May) from cinemas on account of poor advance booking.'
Maddock Films issued a statement on May 8 explaining the reason behind their decision to move the film's release to an OTT platform. 'In light of recent events and the heightened security drills across the nation, we at Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios have decided to bring our family entertainer, Bhool Chuk Maaf, directly to your homes on May 16–only on Prime Video, worldwide. While we were eagerly looking forward to celebrating this film with you in theatres, the spirit of the nation comes first. Jai Hind,' they said.
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The film directed by Karan Sharma is produced by the man behind the Stree franchise, Dinesh Vijan. Apart from Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, the film also stars Sanjay Mishra, Seema Pahwa, Zakir Hussain, Raghubir Yadav, and Ishtiyak Khan, among others.
Bhool Chuk Maaf will now release on May 16 on Prime Video.
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