Gangubai Kathiawadi vs Radhe Shyam, Bunty Aur Babli 2 vs Thalaivi: 5 box office clashes of 2021

As theatres open again amid the coronavirus pandemic, films are lining up for a release in theatres. With so much backlog, several big box office clashes are in the offing. Radhe Shyam, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Bunty Aur Babli 2, Thalaivi, RRR, and Maidaan are a few films on the list that are likely to go head-to-head. As Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kangana Ranaut’s Thalaivi announced their release dates on Wednesday, here's looking at how crowded the release calendar for 2021 is looking now.

1. Radhe Shyam vs Gangubai Kathiawadi 

 On Valentines Day 2021, the makers had made the big announcement that Prabhas and Pooja Hegde starrer Radhe Shyam will release in theatres on July 30. The film is written and directed by Radha Krishna Kumar. 

  On Wednesday, on the occasion of film's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 58th birthday, along with a teaser and a new poster, Gangubai Kathiawadi makers announced that the film will release in cinemas 30th July, 2021. It stars Alia Bhatt in the titular role and also has a special appearance by actor Ajay Devgn. (Photo: UV Creations/ Twitter, Alia Bhatt/Instagram)

2. Bunty Aur Babli 2 vs Thalaivi 

 Bunty Aur Babli 2 stars Rani Mukerji, Saif Ali Khan, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Sharvari. Directed by Varun Sharma, the film reunites Rani and Saif after Ta Ra Rum Pum. Bunty Aur Babli released in 2005 and starred Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in lead roles. 

 Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut remembered J Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary. On the occasion, Kangana took to Twitter to share a motion poster of Thalaivi, and also announced the release date of the much-awaited biopic of the legendary actor-politician. Kangana tweeted, "To Jaya Amma, on her birth anniversary Witness the story of the legend, #Thalaivi, in cinemas on 23rd April, 2021."(Photo: Yash Raj Films/Twitter, Kangana Ranaut/Instagram)

3. Prithviraj vs Jersey 

  YRF recently announced their slate of films for 2021, and Prithviraj, starring Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chillar, is scheduled for a Diwali release.

 On the other hand, after wrapping Jersey in January, Shahid Kapoor had announced that his sports-drama, Jersey will hit theatres on November 5, during the Diwali weekend. (Photo: Manushi Chillar/Instagram, Shahid Kapoor/Instagram)

4. RRR vs Maidaan 

 SS Rajamouli's much-awaited film Roudram Ranam Rudhiram (RRR) starring Ram Charan and NTR Jr. in lead roles is set to release on October 13, on the occasion of Dussehra. The film also stars Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt's special roles. 

  Starring Ajay Devgn and Priyamani in the lead role, Maidaan is set to release in theatres on October 15, 2021 as a Dussehra release. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, of Badhaai Ho fame, Maidaan features Devgn in the role of Syed Abdul Rahim, who served as a coach and manager of the Indian football team in the 1950s. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. (Photo: SS Rajamouli/Instagram, Ajay Devgn/Instagram)

5. Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai vs Satyameva Jayate 2 

 Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, a Prabhudheva directorial, stars Salman Khan, Disha Patani and Randeep Hooda. The film was scheduled to release during Eid 2020 but is now rescheduled for Eid 2021. 

 John Abraham too had announced that his upcoming film, Satyameva Jayate 2 will release on Eid. "#SatyamevaJayate2 in cinemas on 12th May, EID 2021," shared the actor recently. Directed by Milaap Zaveri, the film features Divya Khosla Kumar also in the lead. (Photo: Salman Khan/Instagram, John Abraham/Instagram)