‘Jersey’ vs ‘Cirkus’, ‘Ek Villain Returns’ vs ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ – Upcoming box office clashes in Bollywood

As soon as the Maharashtra government announced the re-opening of theatres from next month, Bollywood got into a frenzy of announcing new release dates. The entertainment calendar has been packed and the best days have been booked, leading to several box office clashes already. Here’s taking a look at the biggest, upcoming box office clashes...

2021 is going to conclude on a grand note with two massive Bollywood entertainers hitting the screens. Shahid Kapoor’s sports drama ‘Jersey’ is scheduled to release on December 31. Directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, this entertainer was scheduled for release on Diwali. But as theatres opened in Maharashtra, the makers announced a new date. Arriving on the same date is Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty’s next collaboration ‘Cirkus’. The entertainer, which also stars Pooja Hegde and Jacqueline Fernandez, promises a fun ride.

After three long years, Aamir Khan will grace the silver screen with ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, the official remake of Hollywood hit ‘Forrest Gump’. It will release in theatres on Valentine’s Day, 2022. Interestingly, the makers of ‘Ek Villain Returns’ had already booked February 11, 2022 for their film, making it a big clash at the box office. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film features Arjun Kapoor, John Abraham, Tara Sutaria, and Disha Patani.

It will be Ranbir Kapoor versus Ranbir Kapoor in April next year. His action entertainer ‘Shamshera’ has been booked for March 18, 2022. This visual extravaganza also features Vaani Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt. Interestingly, Luv Ranjan has also finalised the same date for his next starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. It is indeed going to be a colourful Holi in 2022.

Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon promise an engaging horror ride with ‘Bhediya’, which is directed by Amar Kaushik. The film is scheduled to hit screens on April 14, 2022. Arriving on the same date is a South biggie, Yash starrer ‘KGF: Chapter 2’. The film was postponed due to the pandemic and will now clash with ‘Bhediya’ at the box office. ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ also stars Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles.

A massive clash is in the works for Independence Day, 2022. Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, and Kriti Sanon-starrer ‘Adipurush’ will lock horns with Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar’s much-awaited family drama ‘Raksha Bandhan’. Independence Day has brought in big money for Bollywood and both these extravagant entertainers are looking to cash in on the festivities.

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