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Manmarziyan locks a new date for theatrical release

Anurag Kashyap’s much-awaited movie Manmarziyan has booked a new date for its theatrical release across India. Earlier, the movie was slated to arrive in cinemas on 21st September, but now it will release on 14th September.

Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal in significant roles, the movie has advanced its release by one week.


Noted movie critic and trade analyst, Taran Adarsh, confirmed the news on Twitter. "Manmarziyan gets a new release date. Was slated for release on 21 Sept 2018. Will now release one week earlier: 14 Sept 2018. Stars Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal. Directed by Anurag Kashyap. Eros International and Aanand L Rai presentation," read his tweet.

Shot across Delhi, Punjab and Kashmir, Manmarziyan is helmed by Anurag Kashyap. While Vicky Kaushal has already worked with Kashyap on the 2016 movie Raman Raghav 2.0, Abhishek Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu are working with the acclaimed director for the first time.

Manmarziyan is bankrolled by Colour Yellow Productions.

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