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On May 9, 2025, the “Bhool Chuk Luk Maid” was determined for theatrical release.
The release was canceled due to increasing tension between India and Pakistan.
Madock Films announced a new release date for Amazon Prime on 16 May.
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Forgive It was scheduled to release in theaters on May 9, 2025 led by Rajkumar Rao and Vamika Gabbi. However, due to increasing tension between India and Pakistan earlier this week, the production house canceled the dramatic release of the film. Madock Films shared an official announcement stating that the film will now be released on 16 May 2025 on Amazon Prime.
However, this multiplex chain did not sit well with PVR Inox, who sent a legal notice to Madock films yesterday. The PVR took this drastic release on the basis of the loss of Rs 60 crore on the cancellation of the dramatic release, as well as added the publicity cost spent on the film.
An internal source revealed, “They are not responsible to respond to anyone. Cinema halls in Jodhpur, and Punjab are closed, while cinema halls in cities like Delhi have non-seminals in the night shows. With the cancellation of IPL, it was a no-manner for the manufacturers who can delay the release. ForgiveSince KDM was already filled worldwide, there was also a possibility of piracy, which pushed the manufacturers to go for direct-digital release without any delay. What if Madock returned to release for a month, but a lapse in security led to a leakage of material? Finally, in investment Forgive Made by Madock, and PVR Inox has no share to be part of the decision making process. ,
The argument made by PVR Inox on the justification of compensation of Rs 60 crore, was the trailer placements during the prime programming slot on release, it was extended on thousands of screens. Along with this, the money poster and banner display, standy display, social media promotion, and the expansionor operating plan were spent on the first-unsanated release timeline.
The inner source further said, “While Team PVR Inox fought the exhibitors with the previous intimacy to draw the film through dramatic medium against Madock Films and Penn Marudhar. No discussion was started with the exhibition community and the release was back after opening the booking. Forgive Amidst the ongoing struggle in the country, it has claimed to take the way for the safety of the audience. Amidst the national issue, inviting the audience to the cinema hall for a comedy film is insensitive. Team Forgive In North India, the closure of the cinema hall also kept his view, citing the suspension of the IPL. Entertainment is the last thing that people are seeing in serious times. ,
The case was heard in Mumbai at 3 pm on Friday, where both parties which are team PVR Inox and Team Forgive Were present. The decision will be out on Monday.
The inner source source also questioned the amount of money being spent on a film, as claimed by the multiplex series. Forgive There is a small budget film, and the maximum amount that a manufacturer has allocated for marketing is Rs 25 crore. Therefore, there is no value for the series asking for Rs 60 crore, as is speaking logically the expected earnings. Forgive Then India will have an amount of Rs 350 crore.
A source of PVR Inox was quoted PinkvillaReacting to the matter, “It is very unfortunate that a project promoted on this scale was drawn without any formal communication. As India’s major dramatic platform, we invest heavy in campaigns in good faith and our content expects partners to maintain basic standards of professionalism. The film has taken a direct form for digital release due to poor advances.
