In an unusual pre-release move, select theaters in Mumbai have started scheduling post-midnight screenings, some till 1 am, for two very different but highly anticipated films – Riteish DeshmukhThe historical epic ‘Raja Shivaji’ and the much awaited Hollywood sequel ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. The development indicates exceptional advance demand for both films ahead of their releases.
‘Raja Shivaji’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ have post-midnight shows
Although after a film proves itself at the box office, night shows are added, here the situation is different. Both films are generating a lot of pre-release interest, with exhibitors facing capacity constraints long before the release date. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, some PVR theaters have put up ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ after 1 am, while some Moviemax theaters have added post-midnight shows of ‘Raja Shivaji’.The report said, “There is crazy demand for these two films. However, as there are too many releases, these films are facing capacity issues. Hence, the exhibitors have decided to hold screenings from 12 noon as the demand is there.”
About Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’
Directed and starring Riteish Deshmukh, ‘Raja Shivaji’ traces the early life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: his vision of Swarajya, resistance to powerful rulers and the foundations of a legacy that is still deeply revered, especially in Maharashtra.The movie has a great cast included Sanjay DuttAbhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Bhagyashree, Mahesh Manjrekar and Boman Irani.The film collected 11 million euros on the day of its release – May 1, 2026.
More about ‘The Devils Wear Prada 2’
Almost two decades after the 2006 cult classic, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reunites the original team, Meryl Streep as an icy Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs and Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton. Stanley Tucci even backDirected again by David Frankel, the sequel is expected to explore the world of fashion and media in the age of social media and digital influence. They include Simone Ashley, Kenneth Branagh and Lucy Liu. Viral trailers, pre-fad promos and pure nostalgia have kept the audience’s excitement at a fever pitch.According to Sacnilk, the Hollywood film earned 7 crores in India on May 1, 2026.
