Box-office clashes have been around for as long as the film industry itself. The remaining 2026 is no different. From a newcomer versus a superstar’s film, to even similar themed films releasing on the same day, we round-up some high-voltage clashes happening this year:
July 3- Alpha vs Baby Do Die Do
Actor Alia Bhatt gears up for her first-ever action film in the form of Alpha. Co-starring Sharvari, the thriller is another addition to the YRF SpyVerse, and traces the origin story of Sita (played by Alia), brought up and trained as an assassin by Bobby Deol’s character. Interestingly, it clashes with Huma Qureshi’s Baby Do Die Do, in which she too stars as an assassin, who is aurally and verbally challenged.
August 14- Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947
The first look of Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has created big buzz, since he returns to an avatar loved by his fans. The glimpse of the music, too has evoked the right amount of nostalgia. On the other hand, Sunny Deol returns to a genre he owns in Batwara 1947- patriotic. Produced by Aamir Khan and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, Batwara’s first look was shared on social media recently.
August 28- Eetha vs Vvan vs Khosla Ka Ghosla 2
A three-way clash between a biopic, a supernatural thriller and a comedy is set for August 28. Shraddha Kapoor steps into the shoes of legendary Lavani artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. Vvan, on the other hand, stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia. Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 is a sequel to the 2006 film by the same name, and brings back the original cast- Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, among others.
September 11- Haiwaan vs Udta Teer
Actor Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan reunite for another film after Bhooth Bangla, which was a hit. Titled Haiwaan, it stars Saif Ali Khan, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher as well, and is positioned as a thriller. Udta Teer, meanwhile features Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana, and expected to be a spy-comedy.
December 24- King vs Shakti Shalini
A newcomer versus a superstar- Aneet Padda takes on Shah Rukh Khan as Shakti Shalini and King collide on December 24 in theatres. This will be Aneet’s second film as a lead after the massive success of Saiyaara. King will be Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the big screen after three years. He was last seen in Dunki (2023). However, reports are trickling in about Shakti Shalini’s makers contemplating a postponement.