After trouncing the competition (Mohenjo Daro) during the ‘Independence Day’ weekend this year, Akshay Kumar and Neeraj Pandey were quick to announce their next film ‘Crack’ for the same weekend next year.
The announcement came just days after there were strong reports within the industry, that Imtiaz Ali and Shah Rukh Khan were eyeing the ‘freedom weekend’ to release their next film, which has already gone on floors in Prague.
Attached is our tweet on August 15, soon after ‘Crack’ was announced.
Just when there was talk that SRK – Imtiaz were looking at 11 August 2017 as a potential date for their next film, comes a big announcement!
— Indicine.com (@indicine) August 15, 2016
It’s a well known fact that Shah Rukh likes to announce the release dates of his film, only after it goes on floors. By sticking to this strategy the superstar has missed out on all the big dates.
While Eid is no longer an option for any actor other than Salman Khan, announcing films early for weekends like Diwali, Post IPL, Independence Day etc, can make the competition think twice before announcing their own film.
With the unexpected announcement of ‘Crack’ coming early, the makers of Imtiaz Ali’s film are now in two minds. If they go ahead and announce the film for the same date, it could set up yet another big clash, which puts the weaker film (even if it isn’t a bad film) at a much bigger risk.
There are other factors too – Akshay Kumar is on a career-high after two major multiplex hits in 2016. Neeraj Pandey himself has a big film like ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story’, if that film works, it would make ‘Crack’ bigger.
There are also reports that the makers are considering the Dusshera weekend, which has plenty of holidays, but the concern will be ‘Pre-Diwali’ period that will curtail the box office prospects of the film in the long run.
If the clash happens, it’ll not just be SRK vs Akshay, it’ll also be a clash between two acclaimed directors – Imtiaz Ali (Socha Na Tha, Jab We Met, Rockstar, Tamasha) and Neeraj Pandey (Special 26, Baby). Vote and tell us who your favourite director is.
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Post ipl and Gandhi jayanti too are good dates srk can’t afford one more clash…
Thou im srk fan.. I vote neeraj pandey as he is da best
Lol. It is forgone conclusion that Akki will #Crack the so called biggest global superstar in #The Ring.
Akshay will beat Shahrukh
Akki is 10 times bigger than SRK.
Srk is nothing without YRF. Akshay kumar will totally win this clash.
First, Ceiling #FAN, then Rice, The Ring & The Dwarf. Yeh Kya Ho raha hai?
But still, a 200 Crore grosser with Deepika is a far dream for him.
Deepika without him – 188 Crores
Him without Deepika – 145 Crores
Now say who is bigger!
Need to end monopoly of Salman Eid releases, if any good film competes on Eid then it’s over. Directors eagerly waiting for lallu film to get banged on Eid, then see anyone will clash with Salman
Even Ranveer easily beat SRK.
Akshay-Neeraj combo will thrash Srk-Imtiaz.
Best of luck Akshay- Neeraj…
Loved Baby Sp -26, Rustom..
Love From Nepal :-)
Akshay beat Hrithik, now he will beat Shahrukh easily.
Akki will be the winner all the wayyy
Neeraj Pandey Will Win…
@indicine team, why you missed out A Wednesday movie of Neeraj pandey? You should add A Wednesday movie just like you mentioned Special 26 and baby.
Thanks
Akshay Kumar Upcoming Movies in 2017
Jolly Llb 2 – Feb 2017
Toilet – May/ June 2017( Just confirmed by Neeraj Pandey that his editor is directing the film)
Crack- Aug 2017
Robot 2- Diwali 2017
Ikka- Nov/ Dec 2017
SRK Upcoming films in 2017
Raees- Jan 2017
The Ring – Mid 2017( Sep 2017)
Dwarf Movie- Xmas 2017
Who is going to be the champ in total boxoffice collection?
Akshay Kumar( 4/5 movies)or SRK(3 movies)???
In 2016 The Whole media celebrated the success and record of Akshay Kumar Movies( 3 Back to back 100cr movies in a Single Year).
In 2017, The Whole Media nd people going to celebrate SRK record of 3 back to back 200 cr movies…
Akki-Neeraj film 150 crore
Srk-Imtiaz 50 crore
Before Salman could crash the so called biggest global superstar to the group with a super German Suplex and take revenge from him for Jaane Mann, he smartly ran away like a bhagoda & a coward!
Now, Akki, you got the chance, man! Akki, Karde Chatayi, ego star ki.
Imtiaz is not a commercially successful director, this clash will be a repeat of Rutom Vs Mohenjodaro
Time has changed. Stop dwelling in the past.
Currently Salman Akki Aamir Ajay rule.
Mohenjodaro was a flop, now SRK will get a flop next Independance day.
Akki please don’t postpone your movie. You will suffer like 2013 OUATIMD.
Akshay Kumar >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Shah Rukh Khan
Waiting only for Akshay and Neeraj’s film.
Interesting…!!!!
Akshay and Neeraj Panday will win the game
After Ashutosh and Heithik now Akshay will beat Srk and Ali
shahrukh khan will now lose by a big margin…crack will dominate srk’s film from the first show itself
Go Akki Go. Nothin stop you from becomig one of the top 3 stars with Salman n Aamir.
I can tell one thing – Imtiaz Ali is no Rohit Shetty , and this film is no Dilwale .
But @indicine post ipl is still open and according to you it is third best after x-mas and eid leaving behind Diwali so srk can release his film in that period isn’t????
“….The announcement came just days after there were strong reports within the industry, that Imtiaz Ali and Shah Rukh Khan were eyeing the ‘freedom weekend’ to release their next film, which has already gone on floors in Prague…..”
Once upon a time, there were strong reports within that YRF would release Sultan during Eid 2016. Hearing that, Ritesh Sidwani rushed to announce the Eid date for his Rice so that they could claim the Eid date before the team of Sultan did, which upset Adi immensely.
At the end, the result was the brutal humiliation of the Rice team in front of everyone.
Now, the team of the Crack did the same as per your report. What goes around comes around. Karma!!
But this time Akki won’t back out like the global star chickened out because the time with Akki and there is less risks associated with the Crack.
Bring it on, Akki.
I think Neeraj Pandey is better director bcoz all his movies have been great while Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal wasnt that great. Though i love movies of both will watch both crack and the ring if they clash.