It was earlier reported that Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan’s upcoming comedy, Coolie No. 1 will have a OTT release. It was also announced that the film will hit the screens during the Christmas weekend.
Now it has been reported that the stakeholders of the film – Amazon Prime, Vashu Bhagnani, and the Dhawan’s – are in talks with single screen owners. The makers are trying to figure out if the film can have a hybrid release this Christmas.
“The single screen owners feel that there is no better film than a comedy like Coolie No. 1 to release in cinema halls and get the audiences back in big numbers. While the multiplex associations have put their foot down, the single screen associations are more than happy to screen the film at their property considering the fact that their audience does not have access to the OTT platforms. All the stakeholders – Amazon Prime, Vashu Bhagnani, and Dhawan’s – have shown keen interest in the idea of a hybrid release and are currently exploring the terms and conditions for the release. The final call will be taken by the end of this month,” a source was quoted as saying.
The film is an official remake of Govinda – Karisma Kapoor’s hit film, Coolie No. 1. It is expected to get a huge response from the audience.
“Varun is popular at the mass belts, and we are hopeful to get the opportunity to release his film at our proper this Christmas,” an exhibitor was quoted as saying.
“The multiplexes are not being flexible in unprecedented times like these, but single screen owners are all ready to work for mutual growth of the industry,” the source concluded.
