‘Gangubai’, ‘RRR’ to release in cinemas

Even as Kangana Ranaut’s Thalaivii struggles to secure a release for its Hindi language version of the film, Pen Movies has separately issued a statement saying that two of its biggest movies, namely Gangubai Kathiawadi and RRR, will only release in theatres.

“We would like to clarify that Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR and‘Attack will release in cinemas. There have been several rumours doing rounds about these films releasing on OTT [over-thetop or web] platforms before cinemas which are untrue. These magnum opus films are made for the big screen experience and would be releasing in theatres,” read the statement by Pen Studios.

The statement by the production house comes at a volatile time in Bollywood with the pandemic forcing several studios to release their films on streaming platforms, even as multiplexes struggle to stay afloat due to lack of business. There has been talk in recent weeks that the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed Gangubai Kathiawadi, which stars Bhatt in the lead, would release on Netflix, along with star’s RRR, which features Jr NTR and Ram Charan in main roles.