Sonakshi Sinha's Nikita Roy POSTPONED A Day Before Release To Avoid Clash with Maa & Kannappa: 'Found Ourselves Midst Of Battle For Screens'

Sonakshi Sinha-starrer Nikita Roy was initially set for a theatrical release on June 27, clashing with Kajol's Maa and Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa. However, in a last-minute move to avoid the clash, the makers postponed the release just a day before, and the film will now hit theatres on July 18."

Makers confirm delay in Nikita Roy's release

On Thursday evening, the production house Nicky Vicky Bhagnani Films, issued a statement that read: "Hi guys! We have found ourselves in the midst of multiple releases and a battle for screens… with advice from our well wishers in the fraternity, distributors and exhibitors we have collectively decided to push our release to the 18th of July, so that we can reach a wider audience."

Check out the official statement:

"Thank you for the immense love you have shown for the film so far, but you’ll have to wait a little longer, and we promise you, 18th July will be worth the wait! See you in the theatres," added the makers.

About Nikita Roy

The film starred Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal and Suhail Nayyar in the lead alongside Sonakshi. Nikita Roy marked Sonakshi's brother Kussh S Sinha' s directorial debut.

The project was announced in 2022.

Kussh on clash with Maa

Talking about Nikita Roy clashing with Maa at the box office, earlier in an interview with Hindustan Times, Kussh said, "I am sure Maa is coming and that's also a big film backed by Ajay Sir and starring Kajol ma'am. It's got Vishal Furia, who is a great director in the horror genre. But no, we are very clear that our film will work on its own merit. We are not competing with Maa because that film is again in a different space. It shows a more horror aspect right from the start. Ours is a different genre. It's a supernatural mystery, but I wouldn't call it horror."

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