Salman Khan’s 'Maatrubhumi' to release directly on OTT? Here's what we know

The road to the silver screen for Salman Khan’s Maatribhumi is looking increasingly uncertain as the project remains tangled in a series of obligations. Even after a significant overhaul by the makers, which included changing the title, implementing creative edits and removing controversial references, the film’s theatrical prospects remain uncertain.

Speculation is now rife within the industry that the Dabangg star’s latest outing might skip the big screen and might stream on OTT. Several reports suggest that makers are shifting their strategy and planning a direct-to-OTT release.

While there is no official confirmation, this speculation has gained significant attention in the industry and a surge of excitement among Salman Khan fans.

However, the latest development surrounding the project puts these speculations to rest.

According to a source close to the movie, Salman Khan is firmly committed to a theatrical release and despite the ongoing issues, he believes that Maatrubhumi is made for the big-screen experience and should reach audiences in cinemas only.

“Salman continues to be a megastar, and he has mounted Maatrubhumi on a grand scale. It’s a film for the big screen and hence, he and director Apoorva Lakhia are committed to releasing the film theatrically once the issues surrounding the film are resolved,” a source told Bollywood Hungama.

Fans of Salman Khan can breathe a sigh of relief with this clarification. While some were eager to see the film on OTT, the die-hard Salman Khan fans wanted to enjoy this movie only on the big screen.

Known for his larger-than-life screen persona, Salman Khan’s films give a different kind of experience in theaters, an experience that OTT platforms can hardly match. Yet, his recent box-office track record has been less than encouraging, with his last blockbuster dating back to 2017.

As the industry monitors the updates closely, Salman is already moving forward. He has announced his next project with Vamshi Paidipally for a new action film that begins shooting this month.