Sooryavanshi is the big-ticket Bollywood offering theatres have been waiting for to lure audiences, especially in small towns, it will have to contend with Eternals, a Marvel offering very popular among the youth and Rajinikanth’s Annatthe that is likely to be a big draw in southern India.
With Maharashtra now open and key states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu having allowed 100% occupancies, multiplexes say they’re hopeful of a Diwali on par with festive weekends of 2019 and prior to that.
Another Tamil film Enemy is also releasing for the festive weekend. “Diwali is certainly a much sought-after period for producers for release of their big movie line-up and this year is no different.