SCOOP: Akshay Kumar-Shraddha Kapoor’s second consecutive box-office clash averted; Eetha gets SOLO December 4 release
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
A source told Bollywood Hungama , “The makers of Akshay Kumar's next have decided not to arrive on December 4. The movie will either rollout in the second half of November. In case the movie doesn't get ready, it'll be moved to next year. However, its not coming on December 4. The movie is directed by Anees Bazmee.”
Adding to this, As a result, Eetha will now have a solo rollout on December 4. Interestingly, Shraddha Kapoor's last movie was the smash hit Stree 2 and it had clashed on Independence Day 2024 with Akshay Kumar's Khel Khel Mein . In other words, both were all set to collide one more time. However, the clash has now been averted.
Meanwhile, Eetha features Shraddha Kapoor in the role of legendary Marathi Tamasha artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar. Directed by Laxman Utekar of Chhaava (2025) fame, the movie also stars Randeep Hooda and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub.
Notably, A few days ago in its report, Bollywood Hungama had mentioned that there's also a possibility of Prabhas’ period action drama, Fauzi , releasing on December 3. However, as per trade sources, it’s unlikely and like Ranger and Akshay Kumar's next, it may also be pushed to 2027.
Source: Bollywood Hungama