Richa Chadha, Sumeet Vyas’ pandemic drama skips theatrical release for THIS reason

Richa Chadha

If things had gone as planned, the audience would have seen the yet-untitled Richa Chadha and Sumeet Vyas-starrer by now. But the film, shot in 2023, has been waiting in the wings for almost two years with no release date in sight. A source shares, "With the shoot and post-production done, the film was ready for a theatrical release. But with each passing month, the possibility of it arriving in cinemas is reducing."

Sumeet Vyas

The movie's theme is said to be the reason for the limbo. Abhishek Acharya's directorial venture looks at the COVID-19 pandemic from a health worker's perspective. The heads at Zee Studios, which has backed the offering, apparently feel the story may have lost its relevance now.

The source adds, "It's a moving story of the time which wreaked havoc on people, with broken systems pushing everyone to the corner. But the makers feel that the story can feel dated today. Plus, considering the trauma attached to the time, they fear that the audience won't turn up at theatres. Now, the makers are looking at pursuing an OTT release and will initiate talks with some streamers."