Kabir Khan denies release of Ranveer Singh starrer 83 on OTT platform

Despite getting a whooping sum for the release of Ranveer Singh starrer 83 on OTT platform, director Kabir Khan confessed that the film will be released in theatres.

Mumbai: The team of Ranveer Singh starrer 83 have been receiving offers to release the film on OTT platform but confessed that they are waiting for a theatrical release. Director Kabir Khan said that the film was made keeping the big-screen experience in mind.

In an interview with leading portal, director Kabir Khan said, "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."

Earlier, Reliance Entertainment Group CEO Shibashish Sarkar said that there are no plans for a direct-to-OTT release for 83. "There is no truth in this. As producers and even the director, we all are on the same page that we want to wait for theatrical release for next few months. We will first complete the film then we will wait. If six or nine months down the line, the situation becomes much worse, we will take a call at that time. There is no hurry," he said.

"Everybody has shown interest in this project but we are not engaging in any discussion for a straight-to-digital release currently. We will wait for the next four to six months before taking any further call," he added.

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83 will portray the Indian cricket team’s historic win at the 1983 World Cup. The film marks the onscreen reunion of Ranveer and his wife Deepika Padukone. Besides them, the film also feature Tahir Raj Bhasin, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Boman Irani and Pankaj Tripathi will also be seen in pivotal roles.

The film is produced by Kabir, Madhu Mantena, Vishnu Induri and presented by Reliance Entertainment.