KOLLYWOOD FEELS THE CORONAVIRUS EFFECT: MAJOR RELEASES POSTPONED

Even film industries have felt the pinch of the oubreak, with major releases getting postponed and filming halted as a result. Recently, two Tamil films, namely Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban and Kaadan (Aranya in Telugu and Haathi Mere  Saathi in Hindi) have postponed their releases.

Directed by RDM, Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban features Suresh Ravi and Raveena Ravi as leads while Mime Gopi plays the role of a cop in the film. Produced by BR Talkies Corporation & White Moon Talkies, the film was scheduled to release on March 20 and the team is yet to announce their new release date.

#KavalThuraiUngalNanban was all set for 20th March. Now your advise is taken (76% said postpone)& with 16 border districts shut we are left with no choice too. Will come back with a new release date. Until then do check out the most spoken about trailer https://t.co/Zynr7Cm4uG 🙏 pic.twitter.com/RApln4ZSCx

— Dr. Dhananjayan BOFTA (@Dhananjayang) March 16, 2020

Starring Rana Daggubati,Vishnu Vishal, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Zoya Husain in principal roles, Kaadan marks 'Kumki' director Prabhu Solomon's return to direction after the romantic drama Thodari. Initially slated for an April 2nd release, the film was simulaneosly made in Hindi and Telugu respectively, with Pulkit Samrat reprising the role played by Vishnu Vishal in the Tamil and Telugu versions.

Because health and safety comes above everything!🙏🏻

Hope to see you guys soon at the theatres. Till then, stay safe! #HaathiMereSaathi #Aranya #Kaadan #ErosNow @RanaDaggubati #PrabuSolomon @TheVishnuVishal @PulkitSamrat @ShriyaP @zyhssn @ErosIntlPlc #SaveTheElephant🐘#Haathi pic.twitter.com/SsgLE1Blga

— Eros Now (@ErosNow) March 16, 2020

The trilingual was postponed, keeping in account the health and happiness of all, and the team will also be shortly announcing their new release date. Several summer releases, such as the James Bond film No Time to Die and the Hindi action film Sooryavanshi have postponed their releases due to the situation.