India, April 16 -- Ever since reports emerged about Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi being "sanitised," with references to China being removed, speculation has been rife that the film might skip a theatrical release and head straight to OTT. However, a source close to the project has now shut down these rumours.

A report by Bollywood Hungama quoted a source who dismissed speculation about the film bypassing a theatrical release and heading straight to an OTT platform.

"Salman continues to be a mega star, and he has mounted Maatrubhumi on a grand scale. It's a film for the big screen, and hence, he and director Apoorva Lakhia are committed to releasing the film theatrically once the issues surrounding the film are resolved," said a source.

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