Dulquer Salmaan starrer Kurup to open across 1500+ screens worldwide tomorrow
Second South Indian film
to receive a grand theatrical release in multiple languages in the wake of
pandemic-induced OTT frenzy; movie is inspired by life of India’s longest
wanted fugitive
Kurup,
a real-life inspired crime drama starring Malayalam actor with a growing
pan-India fan following, Dulquer Salmaan, will release in theatres on November
12, 2021 even as most bankable stars are playing safe by lapping up to
over-the-top (OTT) platforms in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Kurup will release across 1500+ screens worldwide in
multiple languages such as Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
With the reopening of theatres after a long lull, audiences are flocking back
to theatres to enjoy big screen experience and sound effects.
One of the most anticipated movies of the year, Kurup has reignited the
excitement of watching movies in cinemas post-pandemic. Kurup’s theatrical release
will give a big impetus to the revival of the theatre sector which was reeling
under a crisis following the onset of Covid-19.
The movie is the second South Indian film to go for a grand
global theatrical release after the pandemic struck India. Taking theatres
worldwide by storm, Kurup has
emerged as the first Malayalam film to break geographical barriers. Film buffs
across the globe have been eagerly waiting for the release of Kurup.
Inspired by the life of India’s longest wanted fugitve Sukumara
Kurup, who was accused of murder and faking his own death, the movie is
directed by Srinath Rajendran. The crime drama also features a stellar cast
including Indrajith Sukumaran, Sunny Wayne, Shine Tom Chacko, Sobhita
Dhulipala, Anupama Parameswaran and Shivajith Padmanaban.
Co-produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s own production film Wayfarer
films and M-Star Entertainments, the theatrical release of Kurup was postponed
several times owing to the pandemic. While an OTT release was planned, on the
advice of the Malayalam Megastar Mammootty, the makers of the film
decided to opt for a theatrical release. The decision is expected to do wonders
for the film.
"The
positive response vindicates our decision to go for theatrical release of Kurup. We are grateful to
the movie lovers and cinema goers across the country for acknowledging our
efforts and supporting good cinema. We are delighted to see that Kurup with its gripping
storytelling and sleek production value is reviving the excitement of watching
movies on the big screen in the post-pandemic phase," said Dulquer
Salmaan.
Kurup is the first Indian movie to have released three
non-fungible tokens (NFTs) which include digital artwork and a printed poster
signed by Dulquer Salmaan and Sreenath Rajendran. The trailer of the movie was
featured at Dubai's Burj Khalifa on November 10, making it the very 1st original
Malayalam movie to be featured on the world’s tallest building.
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