Acclaimed Punjabi film "Chauti Koot" is set for pan-India theatrical release in over 80 screens on August 5.
Directed by Gurvinder Singh, the film, which is going to be released in English subtitles across the country, had its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival last year where it was screened in the 'Un Certain Regard' section.
The filmmaker, who began his career with the award-winning Punjabi movie, "Anhey Ghore Da Daan" said, "I'm happy that Chauthi Koot is finding mainstream release in India, not just in Punjab but outside the linguistic boundary of Punjab."
Calling cinema a language that knows no boundary, the director said, "I'm sure the film will speak to the audience across the country, as it has done to overseas audience already, as it addresses concerns not just limited to Punjab and its history but reflects the tumult across the world in today's time."
When asked about the film's journey, its producer Kartikeya Singh said, "It gives me great pleasure to present the acclaimed director Gurvinder Singh's second film to a much larger and wider audience across the world."
The film, co-produced by NFDC, revolves around the Sikh separatist movement of the 1980s.
"Chauti Koot" also won National Award for the best feature in Punjabi language.
