Ranveer, who will be seen playing the role of former cricket captain Kapil Dev in the film, took to Instagram, where he shared a post.

 

It read: "In the wake of the risks posed by the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and the growing health concerns, the release of 83 has been put on hold. We will take a decision regarding the next course of action once the conditions return to normal."

 

"We urge fans to take all the necessary precautions and take care of their loved ones. 83 is a film about fighting the odds and we hope we will bounce back from this soon."

 

Ranveer then captioned the post: "83 is not just our film but the nation's film. But the health and safety of the nation comes first. Stay Safe, take care. We shall be back soon!"