Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi, Ranveer Singh’s 83 could head to streaming if theatres don’t open on time: Reliance CEO
Hindustan TimesSooryavanshi and ‘83, two high-profile Hindi films still holding out on a theatrical release, might be forced to turn to streaming after all. Reliance Entertainment CEO Shibasish Sarkar has said that in the scenario that theatres fail to open up by a certain time, the films could possibly be rolled out on streaming platforms. So the first option is to go theatrical if cinemas open up and audiences are back.” Sarkar hinted at the possibility of the films being given a rental release, like the Disney film Mulan, which would mean that subscribers to a certain streaming service would have to pay an amount above and beyond their regular monthly subscription to watch the films. 83, a sports drama about the Indian cricket team’s underdog victory at the 1983 World Cup, starring Ranveer Singh as captain Kapil Dev, is slated for a Christmas release.