ISLAMABAD: Indian actress Alia Bhatt on Monday announced that the release date of her upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi has been pushed to February 18, 2022.<\/p>\n
The film, helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was initially slated to hit theatres on January 6, 2022 which was just a day ahead of SS Rajamouli\u2019s RRR would be released on, i.e. January 7, 2020.<\/p>\n
However, it was reported that Ajay Devgn reached out to teams of both films to change the dates as it will be a major box office clash, affecting the projects\u2019 turnover.<\/p>\n
Taking to Instagram, the Student of the Year star, posted a picture, revealing the new release date of the movie.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the film\u2019s makers also shared a statement on November 15 in this regard.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are glad to announce that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi has a new release date\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
\u201cProduced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Dr Jayantilal Gada (Pen Studios). The film will release on February 18, 2022.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rajamouli also appreciated the decision, thanking the Bhansali\u2019s team.<\/p>\n
He tweeted, \u201cThe decision by Mr. @JayantilalGada and Mr. #SanjayLeelaBhansali to move the release date is well appreciated.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur heartfelt wishes to #GangubaiKathiawadi\u201d.<\/p>\n