MUMBAI: Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra has said that his latest film '3 Idiots' releasing on Thursday will later be available on
"This is the first film ever that can be downloaded and viewed on YouTube. But, we are yet to take a decision as to when it should be allowed for downloading legally after 8-12 weeks or later," Chopra said.
Responding to questions on reports that multiplexes had hiked the ticket prices of '3 Idiots' steeply, Chopra said ticket pricing was the prerogative of the multiplex owners. "But, I will still check on the prices. I want audiences from all sections of the society to watch my film," he said.
He said the decision to allow legal downloading was taken to discourage pirated prints.
"If there is a facility to watch movies on mobile phones, the film will be available there but at an appropriate time. We can't harm our theatrical business by releasing it on DTH," he said.
Chopra also denied that he had sold the distribution rights of the film to Big Pictures. "My company is releasing the film in collaboration with Big Pictures," he said.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Sharman Joshi and Madhavan.
'3 Idiots' is releasing on Thursday in 1,766 screens world wide out of which 366 are in 32 countries. This is the largest international release for a Hindi film.
The premiere will be held at IMAX Wadala tonight and is expected to be a glittering affair. Among the host of prominent film personalities, Chopra said he has invited Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. "They have confirmed. I would love to have them at the premiere," he said.
Salman Khan's 'Veer' is slated for release in January while Shahrukh Khan's 'My Name is Khan' in February.
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