Recently, the release date of Shahid Kapoor’s film Jersey has been postponed. The sports drama is a remake of the Nani starrer Telugu drama by the same name. It was set to be released on December 31. The makers of the movie have decided to postpone the release as of now and a new date will be announced later. As per the reports, this decision has been taken keeping in view the rising threat of Omicron cases in the country.
In a statement, the makers said, “In view of the current circumstances and new Covid guidelines we have decided to postpone the theatrical release of our film Jersey. We have received immense love from you all so far and want to thank you all for everything. Until then everyone please stay safe and healthy, and wishing you all the best for the new year ahead!! Team Jersey!!”
#Xclusiv... #BreakingNews... #Jersey POSTPONED... WON'T RELEASE ON 31 DEC... New date will be announced shortly... Industry talk that #Jersey will be Direct-to-OTT release is FALSE. pic.twitter.com/1MBwsSdWCC
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 28, 2021
Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the information. He wrote, “#Xclusiv… #BreakingNews… #Jersey POSTPONED… WON’T RELEASE ON 31 DEC… New date will be announced shortly… Industry talk that #Jersey will be Direct-to-OTT release is FALSE."
In Delhi, theatres were asked to shut shop on Tuesday. In Maharashtra, theatres are already running only on 50 per cent occupancy. An order has been issued by Delhi government restricting public gathering. “COVID19 restrictions under Yellow alert of Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi: Night curfew 10 pm-5 am, Delhi Metro, restaurants, bars to operate at 50 per cent capacity; Cinema halls, spas, gyms, multiplexes, banquet halls, auditoriums, and sports complexes to be closed with immediate effect," reads the order.