Ranveer Singh starrer ‘83’ to have television premiere, ditches OTT route
Mumbai, February 22: Ranveer Singh starrer sports drama '83' is all set to premiere on Television before it makes its way to the digital medium. The Kabir Khan directorial earlier found itself in troubled waters as the third wave hit its theatrical run.
The plan to prioritise broadcasting over streaming appears to be motivated by the nostalgia of an entire generation, a population that mostly consumes content via television.
The film will premiere on Star Gold at 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 20. In addition, the channel will provide brands with the opportunity to replay some of their famous and iconic TV advertising during the premiere to celebrate an astounding win in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
Apart from Ranveer, the film features a string of actors like Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Addinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, R Badree and Pankaj Tripathi.
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The film was released in December 2021 and grossed over Rs 107 crores at the box office.
The movie shows the tale of the Indian cricket team that won the World Cup in 1983. The film 83 was released in 3,741 theatres around the country.
Under the banners of Reliance Entertainment, Phantom Films, Nadiadwala Grandson EntKabir Khan Films Vibri Media, KA Productions, Sajid Nadiadwala, Deepika Padukone, director Kabir Khan, and Vishnu Vardhan Induri, this film was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Deepika Padukone, Kabir Khan, and Vishnu Vardhan Induri.
The film will be available on Netflix in Hindi, with other languages available on Disney+ Hotstar.
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-PTC News
