MUMBAI: Amidst the COVID 19 pandemic, several films opted to finally release them directly on OTT platforms as the theatres have been shut down as per the instruction of the lockdown. A film that has been in the news is Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali  Khan starrer Coolie No 1. While many reports have stated that the film may release on an OTT platform, a recent report has come in that Coolie No 1 could be releasing in theatres only. Not just this, the report also revealed the presumed release date of Sara and Varun’s film. (via pinkvilla)

As per a report in Bollywood Hungama, the makers of Varun and Sara starrer film have had several meetings among themselves to take a call on the where to release the film. After the meetings, the makers of Coolie No 1 reportedly came to the decision that Varun and Sara’s film must release in theatres as it is a much required comic relief in serious times. Among the several release dates in the thoughts, the makers apparently have picked January 1, 2021, for the release of Varun and Sara’s comedy film. 

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According to Bollywood Hungama’s report, “The idea is to bring in the New Year with laughter. Varun’s Mr. Lele, which has been shelved, was initially eyeing the New Year release, and now that slot will be taken over by Coolie No. 1. That’s the target for now, however it all depends on the on-ground scenario. Even though Sooryavanshi and 83 have announced their release dates, there lies a strong possibility of a delay in both the films if the cases keep on increasing. It’s all tentative for now.” The source even revealed to the portal that director David Dhawan had received several offers from OTT platforms, however, he wanted to release his comedy film in theatres and the team agreed with him.

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Well, if this news turns out to be true and the COVID 19 crisis improves by then, Coolie No 1 may be the comedy film that hits the screens on January 1, 2021. Previously, it was scheduled to release on May 1, 2020. However, owing to the COVID 19 lockdown and theatre shutdown, it had to be postponed. A COVID 19 inspired poster of Varun as Coolie was released a while back and it went viral. The film is a remake of 1995 Govinda and Karisma Kapoor starrer with the same title. It also stars Jaaved Jaaferi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Shikha Talsania.   

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credits: Pinkvilla