<p>Sandalwood actor Darshan will soon be seen in the eagerly-awaited <em>Roberrt </em>and this has created a great deal of buzz among fans. The biggie was originally supposed to hit screens in April but that did not happen due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>.<p>The makers are now planning to release the film on Christmas much to the delight of ‘D Boss’ fans. Speaking to <a href="https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/sandalwood/darshans-roberrt-will-be-a-christmas-treat-652031" target="_blank">Hans India</a>, producer Umapathi says that the team does not want movie buffs to wait any longer.</p>.<p>“We are already delayed by eight months. We are looking to release the movie around (the) Christmas holidays at the end of December,” he added.</p>.<p>Theatres in Karnataka, which were closed in March as part of the Covid-19 lockdown, recently reopened amid social distancing guidelines to ensure the safety of movie buffs. Movies such as the Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer <em>Kedarnath</em>, Dhanush’s <em>Asuran</em>, <em>Shivarjuna</em>, the multi-starrer <em>Malang </em>and the Puneeth Rajkumar-backed <em>Mayabazar 2016</em> re-released in theatres and this gave fans a reason to rejoice.<br /><br /> If <em>Roberrt </em>manages to keep its date with the 'aam janta' it will become the first major Sandalwood movie to hit screens under the ‘new normal’.</p>.<p>Darshan, widely regarded as one of the most popular names in Kannada cinema, enjoys a strong fan following due to his impressive screen presence and power-packed performances. His films usually rake in big money even if Word of Mouth (WoM) is not as positive as expected. Many feel that his star power might go a long way in helping theatres find their mojo.</p>.<p>Roberrt, directed by Tharun Sudhir, of <em>Chowka </em>fame, is an action-thriller that features Darshan in a dashing new avatar. It has Asha Bhat as the leading lady and marks her Sandalwood debut. The film has a strong supporting cast that includes Tollywood actor Jagapathi Babu, Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan, Devaraj, P Ravi Shankar and <em>MLA </em>star Sonal Monteiro</p>
<p>Sandalwood actor Darshan will soon be seen in the eagerly-awaited <em>Roberrt </em>and this has created a great deal of buzz among fans. The biggie was originally supposed to hit screens in April but that did not happen due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>.<p>The makers are now planning to release the film on Christmas much to the delight of ‘D Boss’ fans. Speaking to <a href="https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/sandalwood/darshans-roberrt-will-be-a-christmas-treat-652031" target="_blank">Hans India</a>, producer Umapathi says that the team does not want movie buffs to wait any longer.</p>.<p>“We are already delayed by eight months. We are looking to release the movie around (the) Christmas holidays at the end of December,” he added.</p>.<p>Theatres in Karnataka, which were closed in March as part of the Covid-19 lockdown, recently reopened amid social distancing guidelines to ensure the safety of movie buffs. Movies such as the Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer <em>Kedarnath</em>, Dhanush’s <em>Asuran</em>, <em>Shivarjuna</em>, the multi-starrer <em>Malang </em>and the Puneeth Rajkumar-backed <em>Mayabazar 2016</em> re-released in theatres and this gave fans a reason to rejoice.<br /><br /> If <em>Roberrt </em>manages to keep its date with the 'aam janta' it will become the first major Sandalwood movie to hit screens under the ‘new normal’.</p>.<p>Darshan, widely regarded as one of the most popular names in Kannada cinema, enjoys a strong fan following due to his impressive screen presence and power-packed performances. His films usually rake in big money even if Word of Mouth (WoM) is not as positive as expected. Many feel that his star power might go a long way in helping theatres find their mojo.</p>.<p>Roberrt, directed by Tharun Sudhir, of <em>Chowka </em>fame, is an action-thriller that features Darshan in a dashing new avatar. It has Asha Bhat as the leading lady and marks her Sandalwood debut. The film has a strong supporting cast that includes Tollywood actor Jagapathi Babu, Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan, Devaraj, P Ravi Shankar and <em>MLA </em>star Sonal Monteiro</p>