Covid surge: closure of theatres, lockdown on weekends puts Q mark on release of mega starrers


By Rajesh Ahuja

Fresh restrictions imposed by the Maharashtra government till April 30 following a surge in covid cases in the state are sure to severely effect this business of films in the state, putting a question mark on release of mega starrers scheduled to release in cinemas in next few weeks

Following the continuing surge in covid cases in Maharashtra, the state government today imposed new restrictions till April 30, including closure of Malls, theatres, restaurants and bars and a strict weekend lockdown.

Among the businesses that will be adversely impacted by the fresh restrictions is the film business, that has already been suffering from poor footfalls over the past two weeks due to the worsening covid situation in many states in the country, including Maharashtra.


The Maharashtra government decision to order closure of cinema halls puts a question mark on release of mega starrers like Sooryavanshi, Satyamev Jayate 2 and Radhe. While Sooryavanshi is scheduled for release on April 30, Satyamev Jayate 2 is scheduled for release on May 13 While Radhe is set to release on May 14.




Closure of cinema halls,  weekend lockdown in Maharashtra puts Question mark on release of Sooryavanshi, Satyamev Jayate 2 and Radhe 



The present situation has adversely impacted the earnings of recently released Bollywood films Roohi, Mumbai Saga, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar and Saina.

https://raju0568.blogspot.com/2021/03/surge-collections-of-mumbai-saga.html

It has also led makers of mega starrers Haathi Mere Saathi, Bunty Aur Babli2 and Chehre to postpone their release.

https://raju0568.blogspot.com/2021/03/rising-covid-19-cases-after-haathi-mere.html


The last few weeks have seen a sharp spurt in COVID-19 cases in many states in the country, including Maharashtra and Punjab.

The country recorded over 93000 cases of COVID during the last 24 hours, of which 49000 cases were recorded in Maharashtra alone.

Bollywood has several mega starrers lined up in the coming months,  which would be severely impacted if the covid situation in the country continues to worsen. 

  


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