India, May 8 -- Due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, coupled with increased security measures nationwide, the producers of Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, have opted for a direct-to-OTT release, bypassing a theatrical outing. Also read: Asim Riaz delays song release amid rising India-Pakistan tensions: 'Some things are bigger than music'

The film, initially set to hit theatres on May 9, will instead make its digital debut on Prime Video on May 16.

On Thursday, the makers of the film released a statement to announce the news.

The statement read, "In light of recent events and the heightened security drills across the nation, we at Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios have decided to bring ...