SCOOP: May to get crowded as Aamir Khan eyes May 30 for Sitaare Zameen Par; Rajkummar Rao-Wamiqa Gabbi’s Bhool Chuk Maaf might release on May 9

The summer of 2024 was a boring one for moviegoers as very few films made it to cinemas in April and May. Many feared that the same might happen in 2025 as well, especially in the month of May. As of now, only Ajay Devgn-starrer Raid 2 has been scheduled for a release, on May 1. But if the buzz in the trade circles is to be believed, two more films might try their luck in cinemas this month.

A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Aamir Khan is expected to bring his highly awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par to cinemas on May 30. Earlier, he was hoping to release it in June but he realized that May 30 works better. Personally, this date is apt as IPL will end on Sunday, March 25.”

Sitaare Zameen Par is directed by R S Prasanna of Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017) fame and also stars Genelia Deshmukh.

Meanwhile, sources also said that Dinesh Vijan, of Maddock Films, is thinking of pushing the release of the romcom Bhool Chuk Maaf from April 10 to May 9.

The trade source said, “April 10 has Sunny Deol’s Jaat and Phule up for release. Salman Khan’s Sikandar will release on March 30 while Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 is scheduled to arrive on the big screen on April 18. A few days back, Excel Entertainment announced that Emraan Hashmi-starrer Ground Zero will be released on April 25. In such a scenario, Bhool Chuk Maaf might not get breathing space and it makes sense to come on May 9, a vacant slot.”

An industry expert remarked, “It's also a lucky release week for Rajkummar Rao. Last year, Srikanth (2024) released at the same time and performed beyond expectations.”

Besides Rajkummar Rao, Bhool Chuk Maaf also stars Wamiqa Gabbi and rests on a novel and funny plot. Its teaser was attached with the prints of Chhaava, which was also produced by Maddock Films.

The trade source made it clear, “The makers of both Sitaare Zameen Par and Bhool Chuk Maaf have not taken the final decision yet. But these two dates are seriously being considered by them. An announcement is expected soon.”

Lastly, another promising film to look forward to in May is Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, starring Tom Cruise. It will arrive in theatres on May 23. In other words, if the aforementioned films manage to make it on the said dates, the months of April and May will be a treat for the moviegoers.

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