- By Piyali Bhadra
- Tue, 18 Jul 2023 02:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's maiden collaboration 'Bawaal' is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on July 21. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.
Recently, Varun Dhawan opened up about the real reason for skipping the theatrical release of the film, and directly streaming it on OTT. However, 'Bawaal' is not the first film of Varun Dhawan to have a direct OTT release. In 2020, his film 'Coolie No. 1' with Sara Ali Khan, directed by David Dhawan, also skipped the theatrical release and was directly released on Prime Video India due to the occurrence of the pandemic.
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According to a report in the Hindustan Times, Varun Dhawan opened up about the release of 'Bawaal' on OTT and said, "You have to make sure that you have a good film because here (streaming), I don't think a bad film can survive, to be honest. You have to be a very good film to thrive because it's so democratic. The way things function here the word-of-mouth plays even more."
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He further said, "The whole idea was to pitch this film on a global level, our producer Sajid Nadiadwala had that vision. Him releasing it himself, I don't think he thought he can do that. But with partners like Amazon, it became much easier."
The director of the film, Nitesh Tiwari' also opened up about the film's plot and said, "Great love stories deserve to be experienced and they always find a medium to reach an audience. Over the years, some of these stories have become true epics, not because of a grandiose scale but because of the heart-stringing, gut-wrenching essence that makes the audience feel every emotion."
He continued, "Bawaal is an Indian film that will appeal to audiences across the world. It will make you feel the jitters of nervousness, the joy of togetherness, the pain of separation, and so much more. Varun and Janhvi have brilliantly portrayed the roles of Ajju and Nisha, taking you on a journey from small-town India to Europe, that will leave an indelible mark on your hearts and mind."
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Talking about Varun Dhawan's professional front, the actor will next be seen in the Indian installment of 'Citadel' co-starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The series is directed by Raj and DK and will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
