www.himalayanmail.com 10 JAMMU ☯ WEDNESDAY ☯ AUGUST 26, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT The Himalayan Mail Are Sooryavanshi, 83 having a theatrical or Prabhas is meant to essay the larger-than-life roles: Adipurush director Om Raut OTT release? No confirmation or denial few days back di- rector Om Raut he Multiplex Asso- and superstar ciation of India had A Prabhas created a storm two mega-films T across corners as they an- Sooryavanshi and 83 when nounced their upcoming one by one, producers project, 'Adipurush'. The started opting for OTT pre- Tanhaji: The Unsung War- mieres for their films. Re- rior famed director has liance Entertainment, the been working determinedly producer of both the big- on this project and finally budget films, had assured found the perfect fit for this the multiplexes in May that magnanimous character in it would wait for cinemas to the South star. reopen after the lockdown Raut shared the first is lifted instead of giving the poster followed by the mo- two movie extravaganzas to tion poster which got the an OTT platform to pre- audience excited for this miere. However, nobody unique epic action-drama. then realised that normalcy Sharing his thoughts would take its time to re- about this association Om sume and cinemas will stay says, `Ever since I watched closed. Bahubali, I was impressed Industry's leading film by Prabhas. He is so subtle trade expert Komal Nahta that doesn't happen, it may Taking all aspects into ac- functional and simultane- Bhushan Kumar has been a with Prabhas. While we This Om Raut directorial that we can relate and feel tells us more about the cur- not deem it fit to release count- Reliance would do ously, stream it on one or pillar of strength and un- were discussing the film, he is now in the pre-produc- the depth of his characters. rent scenario and says, `Au- Sooryavanshi and 83 in the what it has waited for - release more OTT platforms, either derstanding with his un- showed a lot of enthusiasm tion stage and will hit the Adipurush is my dream gust is nearing its end, and theatres.` its big-budget fare in the cine- on SVOD or TVOD? SVOD is conditional support about the storyline and has theatres by 2022. Made un- project and dreams of a di- nobody still knows when There are multiple sce- mas as an extravaganza. On subscription video on de- through this initial phase of already started the prep for der the banners of T-Series rector cannot be accom- the Centre will permit cine- narios. Here's what Nahta the other side, if released on mand whereas TVOD is our journey. It will be a the same. He is meant for and Retrophiles Pvt. Ltd., plished without a team. I mas to restart. The cinema has to illustrate the fronts- digital space, theOTT plat- transaction video on demand great chance to work with essaying larger-than-life the film is produced by have Prabhas to help me trade is clueless about the `Firstly, what if cinemas form which has the digital (akin to pay per view video).` both of them.` roles and I am sure we as a Bhushan Kumar, Krishan translate my vision on the date when the box-office don't reopen till Diwali: In rights will stream the film after Shibasish Sarkar, group He further adds, `I am team will deliver the best Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad screen and our producer, windows of multiplexes and this case, will Reliance post- the mandatory 60 days (8 CEO, Reliance Entertain- very excited to be on the sets product to the audience`. Sutar, and Rajesh Nair. single-screen cinemas in pone the release of Soorya- weeks). ment, expresses, `We are the country will be permit- vanshi or will it also go the `Fourth aspect is that, Cine- pretty confident that cinemas ted to reopen. Will it be in OTT path? Secondly, Cine- mas reopen in parts of India will reopen soon and there'll mas reopen all over India be- only, before Diwali, but the be a sizeable audience fre- No Filter Neha returns with the a Work-From- September? Or October? Reopening of cinemas is fore Diwali but the public public fights shy of coming to quenting cinemas by Diwali only half the story. The fights shy of coming to the the cinemas for reasons of when it's time for our other - and equally impor- cinemas for reasons of their their own safety and security: Sooryavanshi to hit the Home edition in its fifth season on JioSaavn tant - half is whether the own safety and security: In Will Reliance then consider screens.` public will come in large such an eventuality too, it will releasing its film/s on an OTT He further adds, `Rohit uilding their podcast prop- numbers to the cinemas. have to be seen what Reliance platform or will it postpone (Shetty, director and co- erties further, South Asia's Till that doesn't happen, no opts for - postponing the re- the release of Sooryavanshi? producer of Sooryavanshi Blargest music and audio producer will feel inclined lease or streaming on an OTT Lastly, Cinemas reopen in with Reliance Entertain- streaming service JioSaavn is launch- to release his new film in the platform. Thirdly, Cinemas parts of India only, before Di- ment and Dharma Produc- ing the fifth season of #NoFilterNeha. cinemas. And Reliance is reopen all over India before wali, and the public comes in tions) says, why think about Co-created with Neha Dhupia's 'Big hoping that cinemas reopen Diwali, and the public comes large numbers to the cine- that now? Let's be positive. Girl Productions', this #Work- soon AND people come to in large numbers to the cine- mas: Will Reliance consider Let's think that our film will FromHome edition of the chat show the theatres in hordes. For, if mas: This would be the ideal releasing its film/s theatri- release in the cinemas just is aimed at bringing forth raw, uncen- situation.` cally wherever cinemas are as it was meant to be.` sored stories from celebrities across fields. The show will open with an ex- citing episode with Saif Ali Khan on Wednesday, 25th of August, 2020. Mouni Roy sends love vibes to While the show will retain some sig- nature fun formats, it will highlight Neha - the mom, producer, actress fans through her recent post! and host adjusting to the new normal. The new line up of guests and their ouni Roy is book in the pictures. #NoFilter conversations include some an avid so- While sharing the pic- renowned names including - Saif Ali Mcial media tures, she wrote Fa- Khan, Sonu Sood, Bhumi Pednekar, user who always likes mous author William Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, Kabir to treat her followers to Shakespeare's quote Khan, Kiara Advani, Neena Gupta, stunning and stylish "William Shakespeare Rana Daggubati, Pankaj Tripathi, posts on social media. once said,` Love all, Aditya Roy Kapur and a very special The actress who was trust a few, do wrong to guest. last seen in 'Made In none` !x For the first time, #NoFilterNeha China' ha recently On the work front, will also lend itself to a new initiative shared some stunning Mouni was last seen in #NFNCares under the #NoFilterNeha throwback pictures on Mikhil Musale's 'Made banner, putting the spotlight on young Instagram with her In China', a comedy leaders. Neha will speak to children fans. film that also starred who have been champions for change In the post, Mouni Rajkumar Rao in the in their own right, from breaking the can be seen in a full lead role with her. Roy taboo around menstruation to pre- black look wearing long will next feature in venting child marriage in villages and black boots, giving a Ayan Mukerji's 'Brah- more. #NFNCares has partnered with stunning look to the mastra', an action fan- Save the Children through the Dream `This season is different from the pre- yours.` camera. It seems that tasy film that stars Accelerator Initiative which focuses vious seasons in terms of the ap- The 12-episode series on JioSaavn Mouni is reading a Ranbir Kapoor and on deepening the engagement with proach. While the format remains the will premiere on the 25th ofAugust book nowadays as she Alia Bhatt in the lead children who are empowered and tak- same, this one is a bit special for me with new episodes every Tuesday. The can be seen holding a roles. ing on independent projects for social since we're all trying out something first four weeks of the series will be change. JioSaavn users and fans of the new and have all walked in with great available first for JioSaavn Pro sub- show can choose to be a part of this enthusiasm. The idea is to keep coming scribers and will later be available to initiative by donating to the cause, back and giving our fans exactly what users from the 22nd of September. simply by tapping on the banner on they've loved us for. We are adapting to Users can subscribe to JioSaavn Pro After Mrunal Thakur, Sidharth Malhotra's the app. the new and have recorded the whole at just INR 99/month for access to the Excited for the fifth season, actor, podcast from our homes. So, this sea- show, in addition to many more 'Thadam' remake gets a new entrant? producer and host, Neha Dhupia said, son is straight from my home to unique offers. Khetani and will mark the directorial debut of Vardhan Ketkar.