Bollywood Hungama reported that the untitled comic caper starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, originally slated for a December 4 release, has been postponed to 2027. This postponement prevents a second consecutive box‑office clash with Shraddha Kapoor’s film “Eetha”, which will now release alone on December 4. The earlier schedule would have placed both films on the same Friday.
Why it matters
Fans of Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan or Shraddha Kapoor will note that the schedule change avoids direct competition at the box office, potentially benefiting each star’s film performance.
Key facts
- Bollywood Hungama reported that the untitled comic caper starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan has been pushed to 2027.
- The film’s delay removes a planned December 4 release that would have clashed with Shraddha Kapoor’s film “Eetha”.
- “Eetha” is scheduled for a solo release on December 4, according to Bollywood Hungama.
- The avoided clash would have been the second consecutive box‑office competition between Akshay Kumar and Shraddha Kapoor.
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
- SCOOP: Akshay Kumar-Shraddha Kapoor’s second consecutive box-office clash averted as Akshay-Vidya Balan comic caper pushed to 2027, Eetha gets SOLO December 4 releasebollywoodhungama.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- SCOOP: Akshay Kumar-Shraddha Kapoor’s second consecutive box-office clash averted; Eetha gets SOLO December 4 releasebollywoodhungama.com(opens in a new tab)
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