Rajkummar Rao-Wamiqa Gabbi's Bhool Chuk Maaf skips theatrical release, shifts to OTT amid security concerns
Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on May 16, 2025, instead of theatres due to security concerns.
Last Updated: 11.45 AM, May 08, 2025
Creators of Bhool Chuk Maaf have announced that due to current events and increased security precautions, the film will not be released in theatres on May 9, 2025, but will instead premiere on Amazon Prime Video on May 16, 2025. This decision has been made to put the well-being of the public first and guarantees that moviegoers can see it in the privacy of their own homes. Recent national events and nationwide security drills prompted the decision.
Plot overview of Bhool Chuk Maaf
Directed and written by Karan Sharma, Bhool Chuk Maaf is a romantic comedy-drama. Ranjan, played by Rajkummar Rao, is a romantic from Varanasi who gets a government job so he can marry Titli, played by Wamiqa Gabbi. Titli has no idea that Ranjan is caught in a time loop and is going over the details of his Haldi ceremony the day before their wedding. Set in a small hamlet in India, this one-of-a-kind story mixes comedy, romance, and a hint of fantasy.
Seasoned actors like Sanjay Mishra (known for Kadvi Hawa), Zakir Hussain, Raghubir Yadav (known for Piku), and Seema Pahwa (known for Chintu Ka Birthday) are part of the supporting ensemble, which gives the plot more nuance and personality. Tanishk Bagchi composed the score and Irshad Kamil wrote the lyrics for the film. Notably, the love story's central theme is encapsulated in the song Koi Naa by Shreya Ghoshal and Harnoor.
Reason for OTT release
The original release date for Bhool Chuk Maaf in theatres was April 9, 2025. Dinesh Vijan, under Maddock Films in association with Amazon MGM Studios, produced the film. Because of the present state of affairs regarding security, however, it was decided to release the video immediately on a digital platform. This shift seems to be in line with the industry's current distribution strategy, which includes streaming services as a substitute for theatrical releases, particularly in these uncertain times.
Beginning May 16, 2025, viewers will be able to watch Bhool Chuk Maaf on Amazon Prime Video. Fans of touching comedies are likely to find much to enjoy in this film, which offers a mix of humour, romance, and self-reflection.