Kapil Dev-led Team India created history when they went onto win the country's maiden World Cup during the 1983 edition in England. Back then, not many had given India any chance to proceed further into the tournament after their flop performances in the first two editions, in 1975 and 1979.

Syed Kirmani recalls Kapil Dev's majestic 175* in must-win WC game vs Zimbabwe before '83' hits screens

Post push back for Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Sooryavanshi’, makers of Ranveer SIngh starrer ‘83’ have done the same. The film has now been pushed from Christmas 2020 release to next year.

Ranveer Singh starrer 83' to skip Christmas 2020 release date, will come out in 2021

While most filmmakers in Bollywood are seeking the digital route amid pandemic, makers of 'Sooryavanshi' and '83' have decided to not opt for the direct digital release.

Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi', Ranveer Singh's '83' will release in theatres first