Akshay Kumar’s Bell Bottom To Take The Digital Route Instead Of A Theatre Release?

Soon after the nationwide lockdown was lifted last year, Akshay Kumar’s spy thriller Bell Bottom became one of the first Bollywood films to resume shoot amid the pandemic. Also starring Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta and Huma Qureshi, the project was wrapped in September and fans eagerly waited to watch. Back in January it was said that the makers were in talks with Amazon Prime Video as they were toying with the idea of an OTT release. But when it was announced that theatres were allowed to have 100% occupancy once again, they decided to premiere the film on the big screen on 28^th May.

Sadly, the second wave of coronavirus hit the country a few weeks ago and the situation has only worsened since then. With so much going on, makers of Bell Bottom are forced to think of a direct to digital release once again. In a report shared by Bollywood Hungama, a source revealed, “Bellbottom will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar. The makers have agreed to the financials being offered. They feel it’s a practical decision since the theatres would not open anytime soon. The makers and Hotstar team are now deciding when to release this film.”

Talking about the shift from Amazon Prime Video to Disney+ Hotstar, the source explained, “Amazon Prime was still interested in buying the film. But it is being said that Disney+ Hotstar had a better offer and thus won the coveted deal.” While watching a film on the big screen is a delight for many, maybe sitting home and enjoying a premiere from the comfort of our couch isn’t that bad an idea amid the pandemic. What do you think?