Mumbai, May 8 -- The makers of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' have decided to forgo its planned theatrical release and instead debut the film directly on an OTT platform.

The romantic comedy, which was initially set to hit cinemas on May 9, will now be available for streaming on Prime Video from May 16, this year.

This shift in release strategy comes in response to "recent events and heightened security drills across the nation," as shared by the filmmakers, in an official statement on social media.

Maddock Films, the production company behind the film, shared a post emphasising that the safety and well-being of the nation come first.

The official statement read, "The spirit of the nation comes first! Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf directly on @primevideoi...