Shahid Kapoor's 'Jersey' postponed again due to rise in Covid-19 cases

The producers of Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor-starrer 'Jersey' have pushed the release of the film yet again amid a surge in the coronavirus cases and concerns over the Omicron variant.

The news of the film being delayed for the fourth time comes just three days before its countrywide release in theatres on December 31.

Producers in a statement said, in view of the current circumstances and new covid guidelines, they have decided to postpone the theatrical release of 'Jersey'. The statement thanked fans for their immense love and urged everyone to stay safe and healthy.

Also starring Mrunal Thakur, 'Jersey' is a Hindi remake of the 2019 Telugu blockbuster of the same name. The movie was originally scheduled for a release in August 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic. The makers then announced another release date during Diwali but it was postponed for a third time to December 31.

Directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, who also helmed the original, 'Jersey' chronicles the story of a talented but failed cricketer (Kapoor), who decides to return to the field in his late 30s driven by the desire to represent the Indian cricket team and fulfill his son's wish for a jersey as a gift.

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