We were cheering for Sooryavanshi so we all can release our films says Shahid Kapoor
Mumbai Nov 23 PTI Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor on Tuesday said he was pinning his hopes on Sooryavanshi to do well in cinema halls so that the Akshay Kumar-starrer could pave the way for other movies to be released in theatresShahid was last seen on the big screen in 2019s blockbuster Kabir Singh He is awaiting the release of Jersey which got delayed due to COVID-19 pandemicThe actor said he along with the team of Jersey was cheering for Sooryavanshi and is thrilled to see the audience returning to the theatres We all just wanted that the film should do well and that the business kick-starts again so we all can release our films It is great to see that films are back in theatres and congratulations to Sooryavanshi for having the guys to go out there and be the first in line it is not easy to do that Kapoor told reporters here at the trailer launch of JerseyDirected by Rohit Shetty Sooryavanshi was the first major Hindi film to be released in theatres after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced the reopening of cinema halls in the state from October 22The film also starring Katrina Kaif opened during the Diwali weekend on November 5 and saw an overwhelming response at the domestic box office minting Rs 18047 cr in 18 days of the releaseShahid 40 said it was a difficult time for everyone when the cinema halls were shutHaving shops shut for almost two years thinking about whats going to happen was a very scary feeling This film is about the winning human spirit so it has a great context for the times today It is even more relevant today than it was when we started shooting it he saidShahid said he is delighted to be back to the theatres with JerseyIt is amazing to be back in a theatre and celebrate cinema in the place where we all should I dont think we will ever lose the charm and love for cinema Content is travelling to many different places now but this cinema halls will never go away he addedJersey is a remake of the Telugu movie of the same name It chronicles the story of a talented but failed cricketer Shahid who decides to return to the field in his late 30s driven by the desire to represent the Indian cricket team and fulfil his sons wish for a jersey as a giftGowtam Tinnanauri who helmed the 2019 original starring Nani has also directed the Hindi versionTinnanauri said the basic idea behind Jersey was to narrate the story of the people around us whose success is not celebratedI wrote the story six years ago which was that we always draw inspiration from the success of people or a successful event I feel true inspiration should come from true spirit to be successful thats how the idea of the story started The people who try hard to be successful could be our father sister or friend the director saidActor Mrunal Thakur will be seen playing Kapoors wife in the filmThakur who is basking in the glory of Dhamaka success said the aim for her has always been about collaborating with good peopleFor me the aim is not success but the journey and this is what the film is about I wanted to experience what it is to be an actor and share screen with wonderful actors like Shahid Kapoor Pankaj Kapur sir she addedAlso starring veteran actor Pankaj Kapur in a pivotal role Jersey is presented by Allu Arvind and backed by Aman Gill Dil Raju S Naga VamsiThe film will be released in cinema halls on December 31 2021 PTI KKP RDS RDS
Mumbai Nov 23 PTI Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor on Tuesday said he was pinning his hopes on Sooryavanshi to do well in cinema halls so that the Akshay Kumar-starrer could pave the way for other movies to be released in theatresShahid was last seen on the big screen in 2019s blockbuster Kabir Singh He is awaiting the release of Jersey which got delayed due to COVID-19 pandemicThe actor said he along with the team of Jersey was cheering for Sooryavanshi and is thrilled to see the audience returning to the theatres We all just wanted that the film should do well and that the business kick-starts again so we all can release our films It is great to see that films are back in theatres and congratulations to Sooryavanshi for having the guys to go out there and be the first in line it is not easy to do that Kapoor told reporters here at the trailer launch of JerseyDirected by Rohit Shetty Sooryavanshi was the first major Hindi film to be released in theatres after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced the reopening of cinema halls in the state from October 22The film also starring Katrina Kaif opened during the Diwali weekend on November 5 and saw an overwhelming response at the domestic box office minting Rs 18047 cr in 18 days of the releaseShahid 40 said it was a difficult time for everyone when the cinema halls were shutHaving shops shut for almost two years thinking about whats going to happen was a very scary feeling This film is about the winning human spirit so it has a great context for the times today It is even more relevant today than it was when we started shooting it he saidShahid said he is delighted to be back to the theatres with JerseyIt is amazing to be back in a theatre and celebrate cinema in the place where we all should I dont think we will ever lose the charm and love for cinema Content is travelling to many different places now but this cinema halls will never go away he addedJersey is a remake of the Telugu movie of the same name It chronicles the story of a talented but failed cricketer Shahid who decides to return to the field in his late 30s driven by the desire to represent the Indian cricket team and fulfil his sons wish for a jersey as a giftGowtam Tinnanauri who helmed the 2019 original starring Nani has also directed the Hindi versionTinnanauri said the basic idea behind Jersey was to narrate the story of the people around us whose success is not celebratedI wrote the story six years ago which was that we always draw inspiration from the success of people or a successful event I feel true inspiration should come from true spirit to be successful thats how the idea of the story started The people who try hard to be successful could be our father sister or friend the director saidActor Mrunal Thakur will be seen playing Kapoors wife in the filmThakur who is basking in the glory of Dhamaka success said the aim for her has always been about collaborating with good peopleFor me the aim is not success but the journey and this is what the film is about I wanted to experience what it is to be an actor and share screen with wonderful actors like Shahid Kapoor Pankaj Kapur sir she addedAlso starring veteran actor Pankaj Kapur in a pivotal role Jersey is presented by Allu Arvind and backed by Aman Gill Dil Raju S Naga VamsiThe film will be released in cinema halls on December 31 2021 PTI KKP RDS RDS
