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Aamir Khan vs Salman: Another Massive Clash on Aug 15?

Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan has avoided a crowded April release window. The film is now aiming for a release around August 14, close to Independence Day. This shift is seen as a strategic move by the makers.

April features several major releases, including Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla and Ram Charan’s Peddi. Avoiding these clashes may help Battle of Galwan secure better screens and audience attention. The patriotic theme of the film also suits an Independence Day release.

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However, this window may not be trouble free. Aamir Khan’s Lahore 1947 is also expected to look at the same festive period. The project has been in development for a long time and carries strong buzz.

Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the film underwent changes after Aamir Khan reviewed its first cut last year. Following these revisions, the makers are reportedly eyeing a big release window.

If Lahore 1947 arrives around Independence Day, it could directly clash with Salman Khan’s film. The stakes would rise further due to the star power involved. This could turn the period into a major box office battle.

Lahore 1947 stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, and Shabana Azmi in key roles. With Sunny Deol enjoying strong mass appeal after recent hits, the film could pose a serious challenge to Battle of Galwan.

As Salman Khan looks for a safe Independence Day release, uncertainty remains. It is yet to be seen whether audiences will witness another high profile Salman Khan versus Aamir Khan box office faceoff.

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Manaswini K

Manaswini is a senior writer with extensive experience covering Telugu cinema, as well as the broader Indian film landscape, including Bollywood, Tamil, and other regional industries. With a strong focus on NRI (Non-R…

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