<p>Big-budget Telugu movies readying for release have been surrounded with the fear of postponement amid rising concerns over the Omicron variant.</p>.<p>Earlier in March-April, when it appeared like things were getting back to normal, the second wave of the Covid pandemic wreaked havoc.</p>.<p>With movies postponed, shelved, and even cancelled, the Telugu movie industry was badly hit by the pandemic.</p>.<p>With Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, and Shriya Saran in the lead roles, S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming epic 'RRR' is slated for release in a few days and the makers are worried about the increasing Omicron cases.</p>.<p>Similarly, 'Radhe Shyam' makers are also concerned about the movie's release, as a few states may soon announce only 50 per cent occupancy in theatres, which would be one of the biggest factors impacting movie collections.</p>.<p>Several cities have already started implementing night curfews and strict protocols.</p>.<p>Also, multiple theatres in Andhra Pradesh are being raided which has created a problematic environment for moviemakers as well as moviegoers.</p>
<p>Big-budget Telugu movies readying for release have been surrounded with the fear of postponement amid rising concerns over the Omicron variant.</p>.<p>Earlier in March-April, when it appeared like things were getting back to normal, the second wave of the Covid pandemic wreaked havoc.</p>.<p>With movies postponed, shelved, and even cancelled, the Telugu movie industry was badly hit by the pandemic.</p>.<p>With Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, and Shriya Saran in the lead roles, S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming epic 'RRR' is slated for release in a few days and the makers are worried about the increasing Omicron cases.</p>.<p>Similarly, 'Radhe Shyam' makers are also concerned about the movie's release, as a few states may soon announce only 50 per cent occupancy in theatres, which would be one of the biggest factors impacting movie collections.</p>.<p>Several cities have already started implementing night curfews and strict protocols.</p>.<p>Also, multiple theatres in Andhra Pradesh are being raided which has created a problematic environment for moviemakers as well as moviegoers.</p>