Rumours can rest: Salman Khan's Tubelight to release in Pakistan; read details

Salman Khan has a major fan following in Pakistan and his films are loved globally by his fans. However, when reports surfaced suggesting Tubelight may not release in Pakistan, his fans across the border were heart-broken. 

But it's time to put the rumours to rest as it's confirmed that the Kabir Khan-directorial will release in Pakistan. In a conversation with a leading daily, Amar Bhutala, COO of Salman Khan Films said, "It is not true, Tubelight will definitely release in Pakistan too but I cannot confirm a release date." 

He later added, "Salman Khan Films is committed to taking Tubelight to markets across the globe with our overseas distributors Yash Raj Films. Salman has a huge following in Pakistan, which has only grown with the positive messaging on Bajrangi Bhaijaan. We hope to release Tubelight in Pakistan as well, and our efforts continue in that direction, but we respect the law of the land and judiciary if they decide otherwise."

Tubelight is slated to release in India on June 23 and is an Eid release. The reason why the film may not release on the same date in Pakistan is that Salman's film is likely to pose serious competition to local films- Yalgaar and Shor Sharaba, which are to release on Eid as well.
If Tubelight indeed comes out on the same day, local films are likely to suffer, knowing Salman’s massive popularity in Pakistan. 

But for now, all Salman fans in Pakistan can rejoice as Tubelight is confirmed to release there for sure.