Taapsee Pannu’s Dil Juunglee release shifted to March 9

Following the changes in the release date of Padmaavat, PadMan and then Aiyaary, Pooja Entertainment took the decision to shift Taapsee Pannu-Saqib Saleem starrer Dil Juunglee to March 9.

Bollywood film Dil Juunglee, that was supposed to release on February 16, will now hit the screens on March 9, as a result of the ripple effect caused by the release of Padmaavat.

Saqib Saleem and Taapsee Pannu will be seen together for the first time in Dil Juunglee.

Following the changes in the release date of Padmaavat, PadMan and then Aiyaary, Pooja Entertainment took the decision for the Taapsee Pannu-Saqib Saleem starrer. The decision has been taken keeping in mind the benefits of both the films -- Aiyaary and Dil Juunglee, the producers said.

Aiyaary producers Neeraj Pandey and Jayantilal Gada said in a joint statement: “In this industry, it is crucial to help each other out and solidarity goes a long way. “We appreciate that Pooja Films and Vashu Bhagnaniji has decided to move the ‘Dil Junglee’ release date. All films need the right space in theatres to flourish and nobody understands and appreciates that more than filmmakers.”

Bhagnani said, “To a producer and a filmmaker, a film is their baby and we want the best for our baby. As a producer, I do understand the pressures at the box office and it’s important to stand by other producers. There should be enough for all, hence we are moving to March 9, so that all films including ours gets the audiences it deserves.”

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