‘Master’ opens to packed halls despite online leak, Covid

The highly-anticipated film Master, starring Tamil superstars Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi, could well be on its way to create a record at the box office despite opening amid the pandemic and being leaked on torrent websites hours before its release.

Fans of the two actors started crowding at theaters in the country on Wednesday for the opening show of the film, which has been released on the big screen despite Covid pandemic.

Film exhibitor Vishek Chauhan tweeted photos and videos from theaters in the city and even outside Mumbai.

“#Master 7am shows are also done in parts of the world..it also goes #Housefull.. even during a pandemic.. #Master is a Blockbuster..#ThalapathyVijay is a leader!!” he tweeted.

Meanwhile, South actress Keerthy Suresh revealed on social media that she is back to the theater after one year just to watch Master.

“Can’t even describe how ecstatic it feels to be back at a theatre after waiting for a whole year, and what’s even better? It’s for #Master Ithu #MasterPongal da! #MasterIsHere,” the actress tweeted from her verified account.

Keerthy also shared photographs of a packed cinema hall with the film playing on the big screen.

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Master also features Malavika Mohanan, Arjun Das, Andrea Jeremiah and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj in pivotal roles.

The makers have plans to release the film dubbed in Hindi on January 14 in cinemas across North India.

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