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India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
RajKummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi's 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' shifts to OTT release
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 8 (ANI): The makers of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' have decided to forgo its planned theatrical release and instead debut the film directly on an OTT platform. The romantic comedy, which was initially set to hit cinemas on May 9, will now be available for streaming on Prime Video from May 16, this year. This shift in release strategy comes in response to 'recent events and heightened security drills across the nation,' as shared by the filmmakers, in an official statement on social media. Maddock Films, the production company behind the film, shared a post emphasising that the safety and well-being of the nation come first. The official statement read, 'The spirit of the nation comes first! Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf directly on @primevideoin, May 16. #BhoolChukMaafOnPrime.' ANI attempted to contact the studio representatives, but they were unavailable for comment. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh also posted the update on social media and wrote, 'IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT... 'BHOOL CHUK MAAF' *THEATRICAL RELEASE* CALLED OFF - WILL PREMIERE ON DIGITAL PLATFORM *NEXT WEEK*... OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM DINESH VIJAN...' Directed and written by Karan Sharma, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' marks an exciting new collaboration between RajKummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi. The project is being presented by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films in association with Amazon MGM Studios. The film's story follows Ranjan, played by RajKummar Rao, a man who is deeply in love with Titli, portrayed by Wamiqa Gabbi. In the earlier released trailer, viewers are introduced to Ranjan and Titli as a couple who face a series of challenges on their way to marriage. A police officer suggests that they elope, but Ranjan must secure a government job within two months to win over Titli's conservative family. The plot thickens when the couple gets trapped in a bizarre time loop, reliving their haldi ceremony repeatedly, leading to a series of comedic yet heartwarming events. The decision to move 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' to OTT comes amidst concerns regarding the ongoing national security situation. With recent developments and intensified security drills across the country. Several states observed blackouts as part of the nationwide civil defence mock drills ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The exercise, which involved scheduled blackouts at key locations, aimed to test the country's emergency preparedness against potential threats. Mock drills are being carried out across major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Gwalior, and Jaipur, focusing on evaluating local response capabilities to security challenges. The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of Wednesday, targeting terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). This operation was a retaliatory response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, including one Nepali national. India has carried out its deepest strikes inside Pakistan's undisputed territory since 1971, successfully targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This marks New Delhi's most significant military action within Pakistani territory in over five decades. (ANI)
News18
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bhool Chuk Maaf, But Wamiqa Gabbi's Airport Fashion Can't Be Ignored
Currently busy with promotional endeavours of the upcoming romantic comedy, Wamiqa Gabbi has been frequently flying to Mumbai lately. Wamiqa Gabbi is eagerly eyeing the release of her much-awaited film Bhool Chuk Maaf. Currently busy with promotional endeavours of the upcoming romantic comedy, the actress has been frequently flying to and fro Mumbai, allowing fans glimpses of her casual appearances, keeping them delighted. Having said that, Wamiqa was recently clicked at the Delhi airport, where she turned heads with her effortless charm and warm presence. Dressed in a casual black top and grey relaxed-fit jeans, Wamiqa's stunning airport look has fans in total awe. In the clip, she is seen exiting the airport with her headphones on. Her expressions as she interacted with the paparazzi while walking are simply unmissable. In a latest development, the theatrical release of her film Bhool Chuk Maaf alongside Rajkummar Rao been called off due to rising India-Pakistan tensions. The film which was initially set to release in theatres on May 9 will now debut on OTT next week. The makers of the film released an official statement to announce the OTT release of the film. It read, '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" IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT… 'BHOOL CHUK MAAF' *THEATRICAL RELEASE* CALLED OFF – WILL PREMIERE ON DIGITAL PLATFORM *NEXT WEEK*… OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM DINESH VIJAN… #BhoolChukMaaf | #MaddockFilms | #AmazonMGMStudios | #KaranSharma | #RajkummarRao | #WamiqaGabbi — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 8, 2025 Bhool Chuk Maaf is produced by Dinesh Vijan in association with Amazon MGM Studios. It is directed and written by Karan Sharma. Set in Varanasi, the film is about Ranjan, striving to obtain the approval of Titli's family for marriage. After the wedding date has been set, Ranjan discovers he is locked in an eternal time loop but everyone else, including Titli, are clueless. Next up, Wamiqa has an intriguing list of projects in her kitty. She will soon be seen in the upcoming spy thriller G2, directed by Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi. A sequel to Adivi Sesh's popular spy thriller Goodachari from 2018, the film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. In addition to G2, Wamiqa has numerous other projects in the works, including Kikli, Iravaakaalam, Genie, Tiki Taka, Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling and Bhooth Bangla. First Published:
Economic Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi's Bhool Chuk Maaf not to release in theatres due to this reason
Rajkummar Rao's next film, Bhool Chuk Maaf, will not have a theatrical release. The movie, which was earlier set to hit theatres on May 9, will now directly stream on OTT. The makers have issued an official statement, adding that the film's theatrical release was called off in the light of heightened security drills across the nation and recent events like Operation per the official statement by producer Maddock Films, Bhool Chuk Maaf will now stream on Prime Video starting May 16. The rom-com stars Wamiqa Gabbi opposite Rajkummar Rao. Film critic Taran Adarsh posted an official statement by Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios on the matter. The statement read, '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. The statement added, 'While we were eagerly looking forward to celebrating this film with you in theatres, the spirit of the nation comes first. Jai Hind.' IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT... 'BHOOL CHUK MAAF' *THEATRICAL RELEASE* CALLED OFF – WILL PREMIERE ON DIGITAL PLATFORM *NEXT WEEK*... OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM DINESH VIJAN...#BhoolChukMaaf | #MaddockFilms | #AmazonMGMStudios | #KaranSharma | #RajkummarRao | #WamiqaGabbi — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 8, 2025 Operation Sindoor was a series of targeted missile strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7. Rajkummar Rao, in a recent interview, had backed the move and said he was proud of the Indian armed forces. 'Whatever decision that our administration is taking, we are with them in it, because what has happened, should not have happened. It made us all very, very angry, very sad. So absolutely we are in it together as a nation and we are extremely proud of our armed forces,' the Trapped actor film centres around a would-be groom who discovers he is stuck in a time-loop the day before his wedding. What follows is a ride full of chaos, laughter and romance. Bhool Chuk Maaf brings Wamiqa Gabbi and Rajkummar Rao together for the first time. Directed by Karan Sharma, the project also stars Seema Pahwa, Raghubir Yadav and Sanjay Mishra. Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
