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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@cluster
SRK will get another FLOP in next JANUARY too….
Critically acclaimed b grade [ sunny Leone starring] RICE will bomb @ BO
Now Luck has changed for Akki, his movie didn’t work in August month from last 4 year but this break that record with Neeraj production and next year too continue.
@pretty girl…
May be in Pluto….lol 2017 SRK will have 3 back 2 back FLOPs.,…
Don’t dream about 200cr…..because last time he struggle to cross 80cr…..lol…….
@pretty girl…
Don’t dream about 200cr…..because last time he struggle to cross 80cr…..lol…….
U guys every time predicting 300cr 200cr every time
BUT REALITY IS SRK STRUGGLE TO CROSS 85 CR lol….lolo lol
Imtiaz Ali just an overrated director his
Socha Na Tha – FLOP
Tamasha was a Big Flop
Rockstar is just hit
His only good movie was Jab we Met….He is also not in form right now neither Srk is in form….
On the Other hand Akki and Neeraj are giving good movies and both are in form….After the success of M.S.Dhoni, Neeraj will became more successful director….
Akki will easily win this clash….Unless haklu again run away from this date too….
Two big clashes in two years and both the time under dog were the winners.
I have a feeling that this time both the movies will fare good.
But the pressure is now on Imtiaz Ali.Neeraj has gained the confidence of movie audience while Imtiaz career graph is definitely not showing an upward trend.Imtiaz is a good storyteller but he is not been successful in appealing to the audience of lately.
Let us see.
1 down
1 to go..!!!
Next independence day
It’s high time, SRK should leave this so called ‘ethics’ behind and announce the release date of his movies in advance.
Nonetheless, if he wants to stick to this principle, no issues but then don’t announce a date which is occupied by someone else.
Durgapuja weekend is still left, which will be any day better than Independence Day weekend (particularly when two movies are slated to be released in that tiny weekend).
Thumb up if you are waiting for crack
Thumb down if you are waiting for the ring
I m not in favor of any clash. If it has to happen then it should be on big dates eid, diwali or xmas. I m waiting for Imtiaz srk movie.
/* 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. */
Hahaha….. Another loongi jalau statement from #indicine.
NEERAJ PANDEY was always a wayy bigger & better director than Imtiyaz.
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Akshay has grown bigger n better than SRK.
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So the verdict is out..
CRACK will Crash the conjuRING
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LULZ
Neeraj pandey hasn’t got his due yet …!!!
Sp26 and baby could have been huge hits if they were promoted properly..!!!
Public weren’t even aware of these two when they were releasing..!!!
With MSD and Crack I hope he gets what he deserves..!!!
I think Both Will Cross 100 cr
My Predictions
Crack-140 cr
The Ring- 125 cr
All the best to both the films
According to Loongiwalas Eid guarantees 300cr grossers/ATBB. Now the big question is WTH their global king is looking for independence day not Eid??? Doesn’t their duniya ka sabse bada superstar want 300cr grossers/ ATBB???
BOTH ARE GOOD DIRECTORS..BUT IMTIYAZ ALI MOVIE APPEALS TO LARGE SEGMENT OF AUDIENCE COMPARE TO NEERAJ PANDEYS..AND EVERYONE KNOW SRK HAS THE 2ND BEST FAN FOLLOWING IN INDIA … SO IN BOTH CASE SRK IS WINING THIS CLASH.
@Indicine you forgot “A Wednesday”.
all films of Neeraj Pandey were Awesome.
Don’t compare him with Imtiyaz Ali.
He ( Pandey ) has given 3 classic A Wednesday, Special 26 & Baby from his direction.
When its Akshay’s time its Akshay’s time. Sorry shahrukh. U’ll have to bite the dust.
This is just a publicity stunt of global king. We all know he is going to run away from the clash just like he did this Eid.
Both Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan are Awesome Yar…
They Both Are Cool….
So chill guys….
Global king runs away from Eid this year.
All set to run away from Republic day next year.
And again will run away from Independence day next.
Agar Olympic mein itna bhagta toh India ko gold mil jata…LOL.
Akshay kumar movies always takes big opening Whenever there is clash between 2006 to 2016 .
Welcome > TZP
Garam masala > Kyunki
Blue > Atb and Mrs khanna
Rustom > MJD
TMK> Toonpur
NOT JUST Akshay movie took bigger opening in those but almost double times .
Only action reply took low opening and that was Akshays dullest looking movie.
So I am sure Akshay movie will take big opening ,rest depend on content.
This is what we call auto destruction…i shall explain…AK is on a roll and would consolidate with Robot 2.0 and Jolly LLB (Subash Kapoor and low budget)….SRK is at its lowest phase and is not sure to win against Kaabil (low budget movie)…Crack made big impression and again budget will be very much under control…..Thus, SRK, i`m saying goodbye in advance and now prepare Aryan for acting
Global king runs away from Eid this year.
All set to run away from Republic day next year.
And again will run away from Independence day next year.
Agar Olympic mein itna jyada bhagta toh India ko gold mil jata…LOL.
my vote is easily for akki-neeraj combo.here both d directors makes movies especially for multiplexes but neeraj is yet to taste the failure.he is a master in thriller genre and akki is going through golden phase in his career.if Rae’s clicks then the dual would be interesting n if Rae’s flops then crack would have big edge.its battle of two of da biggest self made superstars.
Crack >> the ring.
Means, Akki > Srk….
Akki is new ID king…
1997
Yes boss(hit) vs daava(disaster)
2004-
Veer zaara (super hit) vs aitraaz
2006
don vs jaaneman
i just hope srk doesnt run away like a coward this time. I dont care if srk wins or looses, he should not avoid clashes. Shar katjaye par jhukna nahi chaiye.
@Indicine
Any update about Hrithik’s next after Kaabil ??
Has he signed Fighter ??
Strong buzz is Hrithik is playing role of pilot in Fighter and its inspired from Tom Cruise Top Gun ( 1982 ).
Please confirm it
Gobbar vs Smeagol
For me CRACK will Crack The cheap laal mirchi made Ring to a million pieces
When SRK run away from Eid then everyone criticize him.but when he is ready for a clash then why any salman fans are not praising him . It means they only knows insulting and abusing.