Overview

• Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios announced the cancellation of Bhool Chuk Maaf's planned May 9 theatrical release, opting for a digital debut on Prime Video on May 16.
• The decision was attributed to heightened security drills across India following Operation Sindoor, a military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
• Exhibitors have criticized the last-minute move, alleging financial motives behind the shift to OTT and expressing concerns over its impact on the theatrical industry.
• The film, directed by Karan Sharma, features Rajkummar Rao as a groom stuck in a time loop and Wamiqa Gabbi as his love interest, set in the vibrant backdrop of Varanasi.
• All press shows and theater bookings in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai have been canceled, with the producers emphasizing national priorities in their decision.