Heavy rains force makers of Anupama Parameswaran's 'Lockdown' to postpone film's release
Chennai, Dec 3
The makers of director A R Jeeva's gripping drama, 'Lockdown', featuring actress Anupama Parameswaran in the lead, on Wednesday announced that they had decided to postpone the release of the film in the wake of incessant rains continuing to lash Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu and in particular, Chennai, have been receiving steady rainfall for over a week as a result of the deep depression caused by the remnants of cyclone Ditwah, which wreaked havoc in neighbouring Sri Lanka.
Taking to its X timeline, Lyca Productions, the firm producing the picture, wrote,"With the ongoing rains, the release of #Lockdown has been postponed. Your safety comes first. We'll meet you in theatres soon. #LockdownInCinemasSoon."
It also published a statement that read,"Due to the ongoing heavy rains and adverse weather conditions, the release of our film #Lockdown has been postponed. In light of the current challenges, we are delaying the release to prioritize the safety of our audience, theatre staff, and partners. Please stay safe and take necessary precautions. We look forward to welcoming you to cinemas soon to experience 'Lockdown' on the big screen."
The film was scheduled to release on December 5 this year.
The Censor Board has already cleared the film for release with a U/A certificate.
'Lockdown', a woman-centric film, has triggered huge expectations as it is based on a true story.
Produced by Subaskaran of Lyca Productions, the film will, apart from Anupama Parameswaran, also feature actors Charlie, Nirosha, Priya Venkat, Livingston, Indhumathi, Rajkumar, Shamji, Lollu Sabha Maran, Vinayak Raj, Vidhu, Abhirami, Ravathi, Sanjivie, Priya Ganesh and Asha among others.
Music for the film has been scored by the gifted NR Raghunanthan and Siddharth Vipin, while cinematography is by K.A. Sakthivel. The film has editing by V J Sabu Joseph and art direction by A Jayakumar.
Choreography for the film is by Sherif and Sri Girish while stunts have been choreographed by Om Sivaprakash. Costumes for the film have been designed by Meenakshi Shreedharan.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Was really looking forward to this film, especially with Anupama Parameswaran in a strong role. But this is the right call. No movie is worth risking lives for. Hope the rains subside soon and Chennai gets back to normal.
Respect to Lyca Productions for prioritizing people over profits. In a time when box office clashes and dates are so competitive, this shows heart. The film is based on a true story, so the wait will only build more anticipation!
While the decision is understandable, I hope the makers have a solid plan for the new release date. Postponements can sometimes kill the buzz around a film. Fingers crossed they market it well again when the time comes.
My family in Chennai says the situation is quite bad. This is more important than entertainment. Praying for everyone's safety. The film team has shown great sensitivity. #ChennaiRains
Good move. Also, the crew includes so many talented people from Raghunanthan's music to Sabu Joseph's editing. A film with this pedigree deserves a proper launch when audiences can safely enjoy it. Patience is key!
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