With four films lined up for release this year – Attack, Runway 34, Doctor G and Thank God, actor Rakul Preet Singh feels 2022 is going to be “a super important year” for her. Talking about it, she says, “I’ve been waiting for my work to come out. I’m glad that four of my films have announced their theatrical release dates. Hopefully, there will be more releases.”

However, the surge in Coronavirus cases is a matter of concern for Singh, much like anyone else. Worried that the theatrical release of many films might be delayed again, she adds, “A lot of people have been struggling with getting their films out. There’s so much money riding on each film. The livelihoods of so many people, apart from actors, directors and producers, depend on films.”

Currently, the fear of an impending lockdown affecting film schedules and shutdown of theatres all across the country is looming in the air. And the 31-year-old prays for brighter days. “The rise in Omicron cases is a sad reality. Everything is unpredictable. All we can do is hope that people get vaccinated, take necessary precautions and follow protocols. This can’t keep going on forever. We’ve to be able to defeat the virus,” she shares.

The film industry suffered significant losses over the last two years due to the pandemic. Ask her if she feels that showbiz is mentally prepared for another wave, and Singh says, “I guess, yes. However, the industry may suffer a hit again. The films that released in 2021 did well. We were all going back to our normal lives. But we have to wait and see what the future has in store for us.”