Laxmmi Bomb: Akshay Kumar & Kiara Advani’s Film To Have Direct-to-web Release Amid Coronavirus Crisis?

If a leading tabloid’s latest report is to be believed, the makers of Laxmmi Bomb, starring Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani, are in talks with Disney+Hotstar to procure the release rights of the film. The film, which is at its post-production state, was earlier slated to hit theaters on May 22.

Akshay Kumar and Kiara Adavni starrer Laxmmi Bomb was slated for a big theatrical release on Eid 2020. However, due to the COVID 19 crisis, it may skip the theatrical release and hit the OTT platform. A report states Akshay’s horror-comedy may hit OTT platform.

We come across the reports of filmmakers in talks with OTT platforms of being thoughtful of releasing the films on digital platforms. Akshay Kumar will reportedly be the first superstar to consider taking a shift from theatre to OTT platform. If Mid-day’s latest report is to be believed, the makers of Laxmmi Bomb are in talks with Disney+Hotstar to procure the release rights of the film.

There's a lot of post-production work left on the movie, including editing, background music, mixing and VFX. Since the team is working from home, the process is taking longer than usual. However, the makers are hoping to have the film ready by June. Although currently, the lockdown is on till May 3, theatres may continue to remain closed to ensure social distancing. In such a scenario, the team may consider having a direct-to-web release. Laxmmi Bomb headlined by Akshay Kumar also stars Kiara Advani in the lead role. The film, which is at its post-production state, was earlier slated to hit theatres on May 22. 

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