Padmavati will release on December 1, say producers

“Rumours of postponement of Padmavati are baseless,” Ajit Andhare, the CEO of Viacom 18 pictures, producers of the film, said on social media.

In a series of tweets, Andhare, whose company has co-produced the film with Bhansali Productions and will distribute it in India, said they were willing to screen the film for sections who felt aggrieved. 

“Can screen to responsible individuals who feel aggrieved, please come, see it yourself, nothing to hide, put an end to this saga,” tweeted Andhare. 

“We want them to stand with us, support the film, it celebrates Rajput pride,’’ he added. The clarification by the makers comes amid reports that the release of Padmavati was likely to be pushed ahead in view of the forthcoming elections in Gujarat, over alleged “distortion of facts”. 

The movie is embroiled in a controversy as some Hindu groups and political parties claim that the film wrongly portrays Rajput queen Padmavati. Rajasthan minister Kiran Maheshwari on Saturday joined the protest.