Instead of waiting for a theatrical window to open up in cinema halls, some filmmakers are thinking of releasing their films directly online. According to industry sources, the UAE cinemas are likely to open its doors in June but no official confirmation has been received. While films with humongous budgets like director Rohit Shetty’s cop drama ‘Sooryavanshi’ starring Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan’s ‘Radhe’ may still release in the cinemas, small-budget films may not enjoy the same liberty. Star-driven vehicles often guarantee a bumper opening at the box-office, but the scenario isn’t so bright for medium budget to small budget films. As we gear up to enjoy ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ on a streaming platform like Amazon Prime, here’s a look at the films that are likely to release on streaming platforms directly:
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