Release of Indian blockbuster 'RRR' postponed as Omicron surges across India

Indian film director and screenwriter S. S. Rajamouli during the trailer launch of 'RRR' on December 9 – Photo: AFP

The January 7 theatrical release of S.S. Rajamouli's much anticipated blockbuster RRR has been indefinitely postponed as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 surges across India.

"Keeping the best interests of all the involved parties in mind, we are forced to postpone our film," the RRR team tweeted. "Our sincere thanks to all the fans and audience for their unconditional love."