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Pushpa 2: The Rule has enjoyed an incredible run in the first two weeks. Today, Mufasa: The Lion King was released in Indian theatres. Even Varun Dhawan‘s Baby John is arriving in theatres on Christmas 2024, which has led to a huge battle for screen count. Anil Thadani is fighting with theatre owners for maximum showcasing of Allu Arjun starrer, which may not be going well!
As per a report by Pinkvilla, Anil Thadani led AA Films in embroiled in a huge fight with multiplex owners as they demand 50% screen counts for Pushpa 2 on Christmas. A source close to the development reveals, “Anil Thadani asked all India multiplex chains to commit 50 percent of the showcasing for the Christmas holiday (Day 21 for Pushpa 2), leaving the remaining 50 percent to be split between Baby John and Mufasa: The Lion King. The distributor asked for an email confirmation from the multiplexes, and when the chains refused to bow down to the demands, AA Films held back on the KDM & release order for third weekend.”
However, the multiplex owners want to provide a fair showcasing to all the films. They wish to support Baby John as well, owing to which they have collectively decided to discontinue Pushpa 2 in the third weekend. Upon understanding the gravity of the situation, Anil Thadani has released the KDM (Key Delivery Message) but the discussions are still on-going.
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