The release of Sooryavanshi, the latest movie in the Rohit Shetty cop universe, has been postponed amid the coronavirus scare.
In a statement, the makers of the movie said they have decided to postpone the release of the movie and added that Sooryavanshi will be back “just when the time is right.” The movie was scheduled to be released on March 24.
“Sooryavanshi is an experience that we have create for you with over a year of dedication and hard work, and the response we received for its trailer was nothing less than electrifying and made it clear that this film truly belongs to its audience,” the statement said.
“We have been as excited as you are to present the film to you and your family, but due to the recent outburst of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we, the makers, have decided to postpone the release of your film Sooryavanshi, keeping in mind the health and safety of our beloved audience. And therefore, Sooryavanshi will be back for you just when the time is right. After all, safety comes fist. Until then, keep the excitement alive, take good care of yourself and stay strong,” the statement further read.
The franchise, which started in 2011 with Ajay Devgn's Singham series, was announced last year with the release of Simmba, starring Ranveer Singh. The climax of the 2019 film teased Akshay as Sooryavanshi. The movie also stars Katrina Kaif, Jaaved Jaaferi and Jackie Shroff in major roles.
According to media reports, Kabir Khan's 83 starring Ranveer Singh as cricketer Kapil Dev is also likely to to be postponed. The movie was scheduled to be released on April 10.
