Farhan Akhtar's Sports Drama 'Toofan' To Skip Theatrical Release

Just when the Bollywood film industry started getting back to its feet, the sudden rise in the covid-19 cases in Maharashtra has raised the eyebrows of the filmmakers again. With vaccination started, dozens of films have been announced for a theatrical release in the packed summer. However, there are still some filmmakers who are not looking sure for a theatrical release and opting for a direct-to-digital release of their films.

Recently, Netflix India announced its slate of 2021 releases which includes some of the new Hindi movies. Kartik Aryan's Dhamaka, Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, and Harshvardhan Rane starrer Haseen Dilruba, and Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh's Sardar Ka Grandson were recently announced for Netflix premiere.



Now, one of the most-awaited films, Toofan starring Farhaan Akhtar has also opted for direct-to-digital release. The sports drama will skip the theatrical release and will be premiering on Amazon Prime Video on 21st May this year. The film marks the second collaboration of Farhaan Akhtar with director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra after the blockbuster, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

#Toofaan - starring #FarhanAkhtar and #MrunalThakur to premiere on #AmazonPrimeVideo on 21st May 2021... Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra... Produced by Excel Entertainment, and ROMP Pictures. pic.twitter.com/RNT4P1SGtj

— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) March 10, 2021

According to the earlier reports, the makers are uncertain about the covid-19 situation in Maharashtra which contributes around 30% of the entire business for a Hindi film. With so many films lined to release in theaters in upcoming months, makers of Toofan think that audience won't be willing to invest much in watching more movies in theaters in these times. Hence they are opting for direct to digital release on Amazon Prime Video and sold the film in a profitable amount.

Apart from Farhaan, the movie also stars Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, and Isha Talwar in key roles. It is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, P.S. Bharathi, and Rajiv Tandon under the banners of Excel Entertainment, and ROMP Pictures.

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