With surge in COVID-19 cases, Alia Bhatt's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' may not get a theatrical release

The moment the trailer of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Gangubai Kathiadwadi' starring Alia Bhatt dropped online, the actress' friends, cinephiles expressed their excitement to watch her film on the big screen. It was slated to release in the theatres on July 30. However, with the alarming spike in COVID-19 cases across the country, looks like the film may not get a theatrical release. While the makers have not made any official announcement, it is being reported that the director is seriously looking at releasing his ambitious project on a digital streaming platform.