Get ready for an epic Bollywood showdown! Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor are set to go head-to-head at the box office on Eid 2026. Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King will release on the same day as Ranbir Kapoor’s highly anticipated movie Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
A Historical Clash
This isn’t the first time these two stars have clashed at the box office. Back in 2007, Ranbir Kapoor made his debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya. On the same Diwali, Shah Rukh Khan’s Om Shanti Om, directed by Farah Khan, hit theaters. Om Shanti Om emerged as the winner of that clash. Now, nearly two decades later, Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor are about to face off again.
According to a reports Shah Rukh Khan is preparing for the release of King on Eid 2026. This film, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, is expected to be a major event for the festival. Eid has traditionally been a prime release slot for Salman Khan’s big films, but in 2026, it will be occupied by Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Big Return
Eid 2026 will mark Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the festival after a long time. His last Eid release was the blockbuster Chennai Express. King is a crime drama that promises to be a major event, and Shah Rukh Khan’s fans are eagerly awaiting its release. A source close to the film’s production stated, “King is perfect for the Eid 2026 slot, and Shah Rukh Khan, along with Siddharth Anand, is aiming for this date. With the planned shoot schedule, the film is set to meet its Eid 2026 release goal.”
Bhansali’s New Release Date
Meanwhile, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, which initially was set for a Christmas 2025 release, has now been moved to Eid 2026. This film will reunite Bhansali with Ranbir Kapoor after their 2007 collaboration on Saawariya. It also marks Bhansali’s return to working with Alia Bhatt, following their successful project Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2022. Love & War will also bring together Ranbir and Alia as a couple once again, after their previous film Brahmastra: Part One. Vicky Kaushal will also join the cast, reuniting with Alia after Raazi and with Ranbir after Sanju.
The Battle of the Blockbusters
As for the competition, King and Love & War will both be massive releases. Shah Rukh Khan’s film will also feature Abhishek Bachchan in a major role as the chief antagonist, and Munjya actor Abhay Verma. This clash promises to be one of the biggest events in Bollywood, with both films expected to draw huge crowds.
Eid 2026 will be a blockbuster festival, with Shah Rukh Khan’s King and Ranbir Kapoor’s Love & War vying for audience attention. Fans of both actors and directors have a lot to look forward to, as this cinematic battle unfolds.
