Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, film will be released on August 15th.
By American Bazaar Staff
NEW YORK: The TV entertainment channel B4U, which also runs the popular channel B4U Music and B4U Mobile, is partnering with Balaji Motion Pictures, the producers of the much anticipated Akshay Kumar thriller, Once upon a time in Mumbai, Dobaara. B4U will be the overseas distributor of the film, being released worldwide on August 15th.
The film, a sequel to the box office success, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, is directed again by Milan Luthria, and stars also Imran Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Sonali Bendre and Vivek Oberoi, in leading roles. The sequel is shot mostly in Mumbai and the Sultanate of Oman.
On B4U being chosen as the distributor of the film overseas, Tarun Garg, CEO, Balaji Motion Pictures, said in a press release: “We look forward to our association in the overseas with B4U, which is among the most formidable entertainment platforms. Balaji and B4U will utilize their collective marketing muscle to derive a strong result for this hugely awaited film.”
Sunil Rohra, Global CEO, B4U, said in a statement: “B4U is very excited to partner Balaji on their biggest film of the year, and is looking forward to be part of the hugely successful Once Upon a Time in Mumbai franchise, dobaara. We will bring our entire theatrical distribution expertise for the release of the film in global markets, besides backing it with our television platforms to make it a huge success.”
B4U, since its inception in 1999, has now become a household name in the entertainment business. At present, it is available on more than eight different satellites, in more than 100 countries, including the US and Canada.
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