The trailer of Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivi was launched recently and the film was scheduled to release on April 23. However, that has changed now. Due to the second wave of COVID-19, the makers have decided to postpone the release of the film. "#Thalaivi has always been about people first and in these times, people and their safety comes first. Stay safe everyone! We will be back soon," wrote the makers on Twitter. Also Read - Kareena Kapoor Khan uses a Rs 26,028 LV mask; issues stern message to B-town celebs, fans amid rising Covid-19 cases
"As a team, we have sacrificed a lot in making this film and thank every member of the cast and crew who supported us in this challenging but remarkable journey. Since the film has been made in multiple languages, we would like to release it in all languages on the same day," the official statement read. Also Read - Sunny Leone buys a super luxury home in Mumbai for a whopping Rs 16 crore during Covid-19! Check out all the deets
It further read, "But with an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases, subsequent precautions and lockdowns, even though our film is ready for release on 23rd April, we want to extend all the support towards the government rules and regulations and have decided to postpone release of Thalaivi." Also Read - Satish Kaushik shares heartwarming photo with daughter Vanshika from hospital and hopes for a COVID free world
The makers hoped that the audience will shower the same love whenever the film releases. "Though we are deferring the release date, we are confident that we will receive as much love from you all then as well. Stay safe and looking forward to everyone's support," they added.
Have a look at the official statement from team Thalaivi:
Earlier, even the release of Akshay Kumar starrer Sooryavanshi was pushed again due to Coronavirus. With the number of cases rising in many parts of the country, it seems it will take a while for films to have a national release in theatres.
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