Padmaavat happens to be the 1st Indian film to have an IMAX 3D release. Padmaavat will also be released in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu. Viacom18 Motion Pictures announced 25th Jan, 2018 as the worldwide release date of Padmaavat. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Padmaavat no doubt is the 1st Indian film that will have a global IMAX 3D release. It has been cleared for release by the Central Board of Film Certification (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 & Telugu, in addition to Hindi.
Based on the 16th century Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s epic poem Padmavat, the movie faced resistance from its early stages due to a misinformation campaign & rumor mongering. In spite of all these challenges, the film that showcases the valor of Rani Padmavati, Maharawal Ratan Singh and the famed Rajput ethos of honor, bravery & sacrifice, has managed to overcome all odds; aided by the support of well – wishers from across the film fraternity, the government authorities and even 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 (CBFC) and the entire film fraternity,” averred Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO, Viacom18.
He further added, “Padmaavat is a story that’s inherently Indian in its context, ethos & values. In the past, international filmmakers 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 averred, “Padmaavat is our magnum opus, a tribute to Rajput valor 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 25th Jan, 2018.”
Sanjay Leela Bhansali averred, “Padmaavat is like a dream come true for me. I have always been fascinated by the stories of honor, valor & 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 & Bhansali Productions through the entire production & pre – release phase and hope they like the film they so supported.”
Padmaavat, a Viacom18 Motion Pictures & Bhansali Productions’ production releases worldwide on 25th Jan, 2018.
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