Sooryavanshi 83 Christmas Diwali release
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For the longest time fans of Akshay Kumar have been eagerly waiting to know the status of his upcoming film ‘Sooryavanshi’. Similarly, Ranveer Singh starrer ’83’ release was pushed owing to the Coronavirus scare. There were speculations regarding these films going for digital release but it is finally confirmed that neither of them will surpass the theatrical release. Yes, both ‘Sooryavanshi’ and ’83’ will be releasing in theatres first.

While their release date is still not confirmed, but apparently, ‘Sooryavanshi’ will hit the theatres in Diwali whereas ’83’ will be released during Christmas.

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Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to the microblogging site and annlounced, “BIGGG DEVELOPMENT… #Sooryavanshi and #83TheFilm to release in *theatres* first… Plans to release #Sooryavanshi in #Diwali and #83TheFilm in #Christmas *IN CINEMAS*.(sic)”

So that puts all the speculation surrounding these two films going for digital release to rest. However, their makers are still planning to release them during the aforementioned festive period. Apparently they will announce the final dates keeping the Coronavirus situation in mind.

Directed by Rohit Shetty, ‘Sooryavanshi’ is one of the biggest films of this year. It stars Katrina Kaif opposite Akshay. Whereas Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh will be doing a cameo in it.

Earlier speaking about pushing his film’s release, Kabir had told Hindustan Times, “There are a lot of efforts, resources and energy that go into films and we would like people to enjoy our films. Both, Rohit and I, would want the audience to enjoy our films on the big screen and therefore we are ready to wait it out for things to get better. It’s not like the lockdown will open and we will throw our films to test the waters. No. We will wait until we’re comfortable.”

Sports drama ’83, directed by Kabir the film chronicles the journey of the Indian cricket team and their 1983 world cup win.

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