Clash Alert: ‘Padmavat’ to release on January 25th to lock horns with ‘Pad Man’?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali ’s grand film, ‘ Padmavat (i)’ was no doubt the most talked movie of the year 2017. Though due to the continuous controversies, the film couldn’t release on its original release date, it is now reported that the magnum opus will hit the screens on January 25th. As we already know that Akshay Kumar ’s ‘ Pad Man ’ is also releasing on the same date, ‘ Padmavat ’ will no doubt out throw it with sheer ease. Neeraj Pandey ’s ‘ Aiyaary ’ is releasing on Republic Day i.e. on 26th January, and if Bhansali’s film pops up on 25th, ‘ Aiyaary ’ might get postponed for a February release.

A source very closely connected with ‘ Pad Man ’ still can’t believe ‘ Padmavat ’ is jumping the queue to make it for Republic Day. The source said, “Its insanity. We announced the release date for Pad Man six month ago. Now for them to jump in with Padmavat at this late hour is absurd. I am still hoping they will change their mind and release later.”

However, if other sources are to be relied upon, ‘ Padmavat ’ is now confirmed for January 25th. A source very close to the film says, “It’s January 25 for us. We’ve waited too long. We can’t wait anymore. Huge financial stakes are involved.”

Trade pundits are shocked at the sudden turn of events at the box office. Says Atul Mohan, “No doubt if this happens and Padmavat or Padmavati actually releases on January 25, then the party plans of Pad Man and Aiyaary will be washed out. The hype and curiosity surrounding Padmavat is so huge that I doubt anybody would try to take a chance. But looking at the technical part, both Pad Man and Aiyaary have already started blocking and securing single screens for 2 weeks at least. That would mean lesser screens for Padmavat and the battle begins at plexes for showcasing.”