Dhrushyam 2, Virata Parvan, Narappa, Maestro OTT Release Date Jun 28, 2021, 11:22 IST
There are a bunch of Telugu films which are waiting for theatrical release. Even though filmmakers want to release their movies in theatres, they may not be able to do it just yet due to the pandemic.
By now, you must have heard the news about the Delta variant cases rising in Maharashtra, there are chances for the third wave to hit in the next four to six weeks which is earlier than expected.
Due to the sudden spike in Delta Variant cases, a few big-budget films are likely to skip theatrical release. They may be opting for OTT release.
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No Direct OTT Release For Narappa! Published by GulteDesk April 29, 2021
The Telugu remake of Asuran, Narappa, has been postponed. The makers made an official statement confirming the postponement of the film’s release which was initially scheduled for 14th May release.
“In lieu of the pandemic, #Narappa will not be releasing on May 14th. A new theatrical date will be announced once we overcome this unprecedented crisis. Stay Safe,” tweeted Venkatesh Daggubati.
However, there were some rumours that the film may have a direct OTT release. With several films opting for OTT release in the pandemic times, it was also rumoured that Venkatesh’s Narappa may also have an OTT release. But proving all those rumours as false, it is officially announced that the film’s new theatrical date would be announced.
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Tough times for Tollywood again
Updated Apr 15, 2021, 7:33 pm IST
Fear of COVID and rising maintenance costs are giving producers and buyers the jitters in the Telugu film industry
Nani and Ritu Varma in Tuck Jagadish
The release of at least four films scheduled for April have been pushed back due to the second wave of COVID-19. The makers of films like Love Story (April 16), Tuck
Jagadish (April 23),
Acharya, Venkatesh’s
Narappa, etc. are likely to follow suit if the situation doesn’t improve.
While the governments of both the Telugu speaking States have clarified that there won’t be any lockdown (subject to the situation), the second wave of COVID-19, coupled with the issue of operational efficiency of theatres vs. ticket prices, is prompting filmmakers to delay releasing their films.