Looks like various
Hollywood
studios are keen on releasing their films in India, ahead of the US off late. While a week in advance move is not new, two weeks prior to the US release is rare. A source close to the production house revealed, 'Academy Award winning filmmaker
Ron Howard's forthcoming film '
Inferno
' starring
Tom Hanks and
Irrfan
will release in India on October 14 this year, two weeks ahead of its US
release date
of October 28.' The decision was apparently taken considering Irrfan's Indian connection and to avoid a clash with big
Bollywood
releases during Diwali.
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