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Court Settlement Secures Theatrical Release for Bhool Chuk Maaf on May 23

The Bombay High Court resolves disputes between Maddock Films and PVR Inox, allowing a unique two-week OTT window starting June 6.

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Overview

  • Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, will now release in cinemas on May 23, following a court-mandated settlement.
  • The Bombay High Court intervened after PVR Inox sued Maddock Films for ₹60 crore over the abrupt cancellation of the film's theatrical release.
  • As part of the settlement, the court approved an exception to the standard eight-week theatrical-OTT window, allowing the film to stream on Prime Video starting June 6.
  • PVR Inox has withdrawn its damages claim, signaling an effort to restore industry harmony after weeks of legal contention.
  • This resolution has sparked concerns among exhibitors about the potential impact on the traditional eight-week exclusivity window for theatrical releases in India.