~Padmaavat to release in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu~
Viacom18 Motion Pictures announced 25th January, 2018 as the
worldwide release date of ‘Padmaavat’. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali,
‘Padmaavat’ is the first Indian film that will have a global IMAX 3D release.
It has been cleared for release by the CBFC with a U/A release certificate post
the incorporation of only 5 modifications.
Starring
Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati, Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh
& Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji, the film will also be released in Tamil
and Telugu, in addition to Hindi.
Based
on 16th century Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s epic poem Padmavat, the movie
faced resistance from its early stages due to a misinformation campaign and
rumour-mongering. Despite these challenges, the film that showcases the valor
of Rani Padmavati, Maharawal Ratan Singh and the famed Rajput ethos of honor,
bravery and sacrifice, has managed to overcome all odds; aided by the support
of well-wishers from across the film fraternity, the government authorities and
the society at large.
“Padmaavat
is a cinematic masterpiece in every sense of the word. We hope that we will
surpass the expectations of our fans from across the world. We are humbled with
the immense support we have received from the government authorities, the
Central Board of Film Certification and the entire film fraternity,” said
Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO, Viacom18. He further added, “Padmaavat is a story
that’s inherently Indian in its context, ethos and values. In the past,
international film-makers have presented Indian stories such as Gandhi, Life of
Pi, The Jungle Book and others to the world. We believe that this is the right
time for us to truly make in India and show the world a tale that every Indian
is proud of.”
Ajit
Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Motion Pictures said, “Padmaavat is our magnum opus – a
tribute to Rajput valour created at a scale that will be a delight to watch on
the large screen. The film will witness a mega-scale release across maximum
screens, languages & formats covering 2D, 3D & Imax 3D in India &
the world. It carries the trademark style of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, wherein
each frame of the film is a timeless work of art. We have partnered with
Paramount Pictures to distribute the film across select international markets
including non-traditional territories. Padmaavat will create its own benchmark
as an immortal classic when it releases across the world on the 25th of
January.”
Sanjay
Leela Bhansali said, “Padmaavat is a dream come true for me. I have always been
fascinated by the stories of honor, valor and vigor of our great Rajput
warriors that have been captured so beautifully in our literature and this
movie is my homage to those glorious stories. I would also like to thank the
entire film fraternity for supporting Viacom18 and Bhansali Productions through
the entire production and pre-release phase and hope they like the film they so
supported.”
‘Padmaavat
– A Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Bhansali Productions’ production releases
worldwide on 25th January 2018’
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