'Kabristan kind of feel to single-screen theatres', says Salman Khan after announcing 'Radhe' release

Salman Khan is all set to release his action-drama 'Radhe' in theatres on the occasion of Eid. The film is billed as a single screen entertainer, but Salman admits the scene is rather bleak for the traditional big-screen exhibitors right now.

Salman, whose upcoming roster also includes 'Antim', 'Tiger 3', 'Kick 2', and 'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali', said, "There are three films of mine that are ready for release, and the problem with single-screen theatres is that there are very few films being released over there."

Salman further added, "Nowadays, there is a kabristan (graveyard) kind of feel to single-screen theatres, as no one goes there to watch films. Obviously, the people who own these have no other option than to run them, and there are so many theatres that have shut down due to financial reasons. I feel it is not a good sign. We are in the profession of acting, so we make films. But where should we release them?"

A couple of weeks ago, putting an end to speculations around the release of his film, Salman had issued a statement on Instagram assuring exhibitors he would release the film only in theatres, contrary to the rising trend of taking films straight to OTT.

 

 

 

 

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Salman's assurance came after exhibitors all over India had requested him to release the film only in theatres.

"It's a catch-22 situation as we are incomplete without them (theatre owners) and they are incomplete without us. I have a good hold over single-screen theatres, so they (theatre owners) requested me to release 'Radhe' in single screen theatres," added Salman, while interacting with the media at the launch of the Indian Pro Music League in Mumbai.

Salman's new film Radhe is directed by Prabhu Deva. The film also features Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda, and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles.