New Delhi

The year 2020 was a washout in terms of big festival releases. Salman Khan missed his date with fans on Eid this year as the pandemic led to shutting down of the theatres all across. 

The actor though intends to keep his date with fans on Eid 2021.

On his birthday, the actor revealed that he was planning to release his new film 'Radhe- Your Most Wanted Bhai' in theatres on Eid 2021 provided it was safe for people to come and watch the film on the big screen. 

Directed by Prabhudheva, 'Radhe' was scheduled to hit Indian screens during the festival on May 22 this year but was delayed in the wake of the ongoing health crisis.

Asked about the impending release of 'Radhe...', Khan said he wants the film to release on Eid 2021 but the date is yet to be locked.

"'Radhe..' will release when it has to. The situation is grave now... When people start going back to theatres and when they have money to spend on entertainment...

"We had made a commitment of Eid release last year and will give commitment for this Eid soon. If everything is clear, we will release it this Eid or it will release whenever it has to," he told reporters on Sunday. 

Khan, who is at his Panvel farmhouse with his family, was interacting with select media on his 55th birthday.

The release of 'Radhe' is not more important than the health and safety of the audience, the actor emphasised.

"... Important thing is when we release 'Radhe' everyone should be safe that time in theatres. And God forbid, if something happens it won't be acceptable. We will have to plan it successfully," he said.

"COVID-19 is surging everywhere. It is still here and it will be here tomorrow as well," he added. 'Radhe' also stars Disha Patani and Randeep Hooda.