In Pics | Big budget films postponed due to Covid-19: Jersey, RRR, Radhe Shyam & moreWith the opening of theatres and ease in Covid-19 restrictions, the showbiz was limping back to normalcy after nearly a two-year hiatus. Just when everyone thought that there will be no more hiccups, Omicron happened. This new variant has shattered the dreams of various big budget films as the weekend curfew and stringent Covid-19 restrictions has forced the makers to postpone the release of their dream projects further. From 'Jersey', 'RRR' to 'Radhey Shyam', here we take a look at the much anticipated movies that have announced its delay in the release due to the rising Covid-19 cases. Meanwhile, we expect a few more films to make the announcement in coming days.
In Pics | Big budget films postponed due to Covid-19: Jersey, RRR, Radhe Shyam & more
Makers of Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Jersey' pushed the release of his film just three days before its December 31 date. Credit: Special Arrangement
Ajith Kumar's much-awaited action drama 'Valimai' has been pushed from its release date of January 13 due to rise in Covid cases across the country. Credit: Special Arrangement
Prabhas and Pooja Hegde-starrer romantic drama 'Radhe Shyam' has been pushed indefinitely, days before its scheduled arrival on January 14, due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation in the country. Credit: Special Arrangement
Makers of period action Telugu film 'Rise Roar Revolt' (RRR), fronted by south stars Ram Charan and NT Rama Rao Jr, said in a statement that they had no choice but to defer the release. Credit: Special Arrangement
Alia Bhatt's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', has already been postponed multiple times due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The movie which was earlier scheduled to release on January 6, 2022, has been pushed again to February 18, 2022. Credit: Special Arrangement
Akshay Kumar's upcoming historical drama 'Prithviraj' that was scheduled to release on January 21 has been postponed due to Omicron and the steep rise in Covid cases in India. Credit: Special Arrangement