Actor-Director Kamal Haasan today
virtually ruled out the premiere of his film Vishwaroopam on
Direct-to-Home (DTH) platform ahead of its release in
theatres, admitting a 'change of mind' on proceeding with his
controversial decision which had met with stiff resistance
from a section of theatre owners.
"I have changed my mind on having the premiere (on DTH
platform ahead of releasing it in theatres). I will discuss
(with DTH partners) on how close or far to release date (will
be a DTH show)," he told reporters here.
He said he had taken into account suggestions from many
to consider the 'good health' of Tamil cinema industry before
going ahead with his decision.
"Many had requested me to take into consideration the
good health of the industry and proceed with DTH. It is my
primary duty to make it happen," he said after consulting with
exhibitors and theatre owners here.
He said talks were on with DTH players on the issue,
details of which he declined to divulge. "They have been kind
with me. Will say later when the film will come on DTH," he
said.
Mr Haasan said the film will be released in Tamil and Telugu
on January 25 as announced earlier but only talks would
determine when it would be released in Hindi.
The tech-savvy actor-filmmaker's decision to have a
premiere of his much anticipated trilingual action flick on
DTH caused ripples in the multi-million rupee Tamil cinema
industry, with a section of theatre owners deciding to boycott
the film.
Meanwhile, Airtel announced crediting back the booking
amount to customers.
"In line with the postponement of the DTH premiere of the
movie Vishwaroopam/Vishwaroop, we have credited back the
booking amount to our customers.
"We are awaiting confirmation from Rajkamal Films on the
release date of the film on the DTH platform and will
communicate the details soon," Shashi Arora, CEO-DTH/Media,
Bharti Airtel, said in a brief statement.
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