Despite the Maharashtra government’s intention to restore cinemas in the state prompting numerous studios to line up their Bollywood movies for the big screen, OTT releases are far from obsolete. Take, for example, Diwali. Makers have set the holiday season as the debut date for their films on digital platforms. On that day, both Dhamaka and Hum Do Hamare Do are expected to be released.
The rights to Kartik Aaryan’s Dhamaka were purchased by Netflix in April, so we knew it would be a Netflix-only release. There were rumours that the film will be released on Netflix in September, but it appears that director Ram Madhvani and Netflix have opted to capitalise on the Diwali holiday. While there is no official confirmation, Aaryan just published a mood trailer.
Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao, on the other hand, are reuniting for Hum Do Hamare Do after Bareilly Ki Barfi. Abhishek Jain is directing the family drama, which was unveiled in February this year and is financed by Mahaveer Jain and Dinesh Vijan. This film will be available on Disney+ Hotstar, according to LetsOTT Global. Sanon started promoting herself as #BossLady yesterday.
Releases for the big screen This Diwali, the theatres will not be silent.
In non-pandemic years, the second part of the year is generally highly profitable for filmmakers. Seasonal events such as Dussehra, Diwali, Christmas, and New Year have traditionally drawn huge releases. Distributors and exhibitors are pleased that big-budget films like as Sooryavanshi and Bunty Aur Babli 2 would be released on or near Diwali this year. Rajinikanth’s Annaatthe and Marvel’s Eternals have also booked the popular time period.
Aaryan is booked and occupied with several tasks when it comes to Dhamaka. He just revealed the release date for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, his highly awaited horror comedy. The film, directed by Anees Bazmee, will be released in March 2022. Sanon’s films Ganapath, Adipurush, and Bhediya are all awaiting release. Finally, Rao has Badhaai Do, Monica, O My Darling, and the Telugu adaptation.
