Makers of Ranveer Singh's 83 say 'no' to OTT platforms despite being offered whopping sum
Due to current situations with the global pandemic, 83, which was supposed to hit the screens on April 10, had to be pushed for a later date
FollowEver since 83 was announced, the movie has been the talk of the town. Tracing India’s historic win at the 1983 cricket World Cup, the movie was one of the most awaited films of this year.Â
Due to current situations with the global pandemic, the movie, which was supposed to hit the screens on April 10, had to be pushed for a later date.Â
Trade is abuzz with high expectations from the film and it is estimated that 83 would have collected Rs 300 crore during its theatrical run. Hence, OTT platforms are offering a calculated price to the makers basis the estimated box office earnings for a direct digital release of the film.Â
However, when we texted Kabir to check on the veracity of this news, he confirmed that yes they have been offered a whopping sum and added, “83 is a film that has been envisioned and made to be experienced on the big screen and we are ready to wait for things to get normal and then release it in cinemas.“
Ranveer Singh will be seen playing the character of former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev and Deepika Padukone portraying the character of Kapil Dev’s wife Romi Dev.
Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Films present 83, a Kabir Khan Films Production. The movie is produced by Deepika Padukone, Kabir Khan, Vishnu Induri, Sajid Nadiadwala, Phantom Films, Reliance Entertainment and 83 Film Ltd. 83 is directed by Kabir Khan. The film is slated to release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
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