Due to the lockdown, several filmmakers are planning to release their soon-to-be-released films on OTT platforms. It will take time for things to get normal due to the pandemic and makers don't want to risk with the business of the films. Reports are making the rounds that Shoojit Sircar's upcoming directorial, Gulabo Sitabo is likely to hit the digital world than the big screens. When asked about it, the director said he will decide after May 3, 2020.

Shoojit stated to Mumbai Mirror, "As a filmmaker, I’d want to see my film open in the theatres, but the situation today is unlike anything anyone had ever experienced. So, I’m open to a digital release if need be, but we will decide after May 3." Talking about Gulabo Sitabo, the film marks the first outing of Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana. Moreover, Shoojit is directing both the actors after Piku and Vicky Donor respectively.

Post Gulabo Sitabo, Shoojit's forthcoming directorial is Sardar Udham Singh biopic in which Vicky Kaushal plays the titular role. The film is eyeing for a 2021 release. When asked about it, Shoojit went on to say, "Since it is scheduled for January 2021, we are not thinking about it right now. I’d like a film like this to be a big-screen experience. I have lived with this dream for so long that when we were shooting at Jallianwala Bagh, I had tears in my eyes."

He also praised Vicky by saying, "Today, after finishing the film, I can say with certainty that I can’t think of anyone but Vicky playing Udham. The role was tailor-made for him and he lived it."