Kollywood
Thalapathy Vijay's Master Confirms For a Theatrical Release, Makers Urge Theater Owners To Support Them In Reviving Tamil Industry
BY SUNIT JANGIR
Amid the lot of speculation about Thalapathy Vijay's Master for the direct OTT release, the makers have confirmed that though they have got an offer from a leading OTT platform, they have preferred a theatrical release of Master. ## In an official statement released by Xavier Britto and Lalit Kumar of XB Film Creations and Seven Screen Studio respectively, they have urged the cinema owners to stand by them in reviving the Tamil film industry. They also request fans not to believe any rumors about the film. ## "As we continue to battle the pandemic, we hope you are all safe and doing fine. We understand and can feel the amount of excitement the audience to celebrate our #Master in theaters. We await the Big Day to come, as much as you do. Though we have an offer from a reputed OTT service provider, we prefer to the theatrical release, which is the need of the hour for the industry to survive the on-going crisis", the statement read. ## "We also request the theater owners to stand with us and provide their support for reviving the Tamil film industry. We hope to reach out to you soon, with the good news. Stay safe", the statement concluded. ## An official statement from #Master makers - The makers have confirmed that they have got an offer from an OTT provider, but they still preferring theatrical release and also urge theater owners to support them to revive the #Tamil industry. #MasterOnlyOnTheaters | #MasterUpdate pic.twitter.com/JaBccv0YfM— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) November 28, 2020 ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the movie also stars Vijay Sethupathi and Malavika Mohanan in prominent roles. While the release date is yet to be locked, there is a strong buzz that the film will hit theaters on Pongal 2021 as cinemas in Kerala will be last to reopen and they want to reopen with a big bang with Master. ## Stay tuned...