'Bhool Chuk Maaf' release is also stuck on OTT, Bombay HC said- 'This is not justified'

A major verdict has arrived from the Bombay High Court in relation to 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'. The court has firmly stated that this film of Rajkumar Rao and Vamika Gibby cannot be released anymore on OTT. The verdict is being regarded as a major relief for PVR INOX.

The PVR Inox counsel who appeared in court apprised that Maddock Films had entered an agreement with PVR Inox on May 6. The agreement was that the film 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' would release in cinemas on May 9. However, on May 8, Maddock Films issued an unexpected email saying that the film would release directly on OTT on May 16.

PVR further put forward its side and said that they have invested a lot in the promotion of the film. They had reserved screens, and thousands of tickets had been booked in advance from all over the country. It was also written in the agreement that the film cannot be released on OTT for at least eight weeks after its theatrical release.

At the same time, Maddock Films cited security reasons behind this decision. Their senior advocate said that the theatrical release of the film is no longer possible. Given the current situation, releasing the film on OTT would be safer and more beneficial.

After hearing the arguments of both parties, the court admitted that Maddock Films had violated the agreement. Breaking the contract just because one thinks that releasing the film in theaters is not a profitable deal is not justified. The court also made it clear that no concrete reason, like any government order or theater closure, was presented.

In its decision, the court said that the film cannot be released on any platform, especially OTT, until the 8-week holdback period is over. This ban will continue until the case is fully heard. The next hearing of this case will now be on June 16, 2025.