Raees vs Kaabil: Which film will you watch next week?

It’s a clash that should never have happened. Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees and Hrithik Roshan’s Kaabil are two very different films, yet very similar as the main target audience of both films are the masses.

With less than a week to go for the theatrical release, Raees has upper hand as the makers have put together a fantastic campaign. All the negativity and delays prior to the release of the trailer, hasn’t affected the film and the presence of a Pakistani actress (Mahira Khan) is unlikely to make any difference at the box office either.

In fact, there is plenty of positivity in the trade that the film will take a strong opening at the box office. A lot of it has to do with the promos of Raees, which have been incredibly good. Star power only reaches its potential when the promos manage to excite the audience and the promos of Raees have worked big time.

On the other hand, Kaabil has been a mixed bag. The first trailer received a mixed response, but the second trailer and the promos that the makers have put out in the last one week, have received a good response.

Raees is almost certain to take a big lead at the box office on Day 1, but what happens from the second day onwards will be the key to the success of both films.

Hrithik’s last two films haven’t done as well as it was expected to. Mohenjo Daro was a huge disaster, while Bang Bang was expected to perform a lot better. SRK has had very similar results too – FAN was rejected outright, recording shockingly low collections for a solo-release featuring a top superstar. Dilwale, like Bang Bang, under-performed and lost the clash to Bajirao Mastani.

That makes Raees and Kaabil very important films for both stars and their teams. The best result would be both films succeeding at the box office. The makers of Kaabil would be happy with a 90 crore plus total, while Raees needs to collect a lot more. Combined, the two films need around 235-240 crore to recover costs, which isn’t going to be easy given the period of release. More so because the multiplex audience is likely to pick one film over the other – depending on the response.

To sum it up, a win for Raees would mean beating Kaabil by a fairly good margin. If Kaabil manages to surpass Raees, it’ll be a major box office upset. All eyes will be on the trend. The percentage of growth on Thursday (holiday for Republic Day) and the hold on Friday will decide the fate of the two films.

Which film will you watch in theatres? Raees, Kaabil, both or none? Vote and tell us!

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118 Comments

  • is that a question indicine? of course raees
    kabil will flop blind ppl cant even move and walk to their goals let alone fight or take revenge and revenge
    theme no more works it boring and and no more sells

  • Great words from Kaab from Mauritius whereby everyone is eagerly waiting for Kaabil!! No no for Raees who run away from match vs Salman to release on a date already booked by Kaabil!!!

  • Only RAEES

    1 time if its “bad”
    1 time if its “ave”
    2 times if its “good”
    3 times if its “masterpiece”

    too many reasons

    Rahul Dholakia (National Award winning critically acclaimed director)

    Nawazuddin (Best actor working in Indian Cinema currently)

    Ram Sampath’s Background score in DTS / DOLBY ATMOS

    SRK (true actor trained on stage, theatre finally with changed deep voice)

  • Of course Raees.. Who the hell will watch a blind fighting like Shaktiman..

    But SRKians be careful Rakesh Roshan has a deadliest weapon called JADOO CALCULATOR

  • Kaabil promos r good,but there is no big stunts , sets & glamour on which a star like hrithik depends on to get a big opening..

    By looking at trailers, both movies should open equal,but low star power of hrithik will make kaabil nakaabil on opening day …!

  • Well its RAEES for sure… After all these promos, songs , intense scenes, mind blowing BGM , killer attitude of SRK, Nawaz’s perfection, outstanding dilogues even a blind will choose RAEES

  • Most people are excited for Raees vs Kabil clash but I m very very excited for the clash of

    RAEES BHAI vs ACP MAJUMDAR

    This Republic Day weeked I m going to Watch Raees

  • I became a fan of Shahrukh khan after watching Darr & Baazigar.. And after a long time he is coming in a negative role.. so my pick is Raees for sure

  • If kaabil cross the 60crs I will leave the the kapil show and If raees will be not cross 200 crs ….i will be leave the kapil sharma show ….thoko taali .khatyak

  • Ofcourse kaabil…….raees will b crap like fan,ce,oso,dilwale,men,mink…..
    All of d abvp mentioned srk has r real Crap….only over acting nothing else….
    Hrithik rocks….. kaabil superhit

  • only and only kaabil. Don’t support SRK and his movies, because he is not a real Indian. He says india has intolerance. Show him the real intolerance not watching his movies.

  • Indicine, it seems your statement is not correct.Isn’t it?
    ‘On the other hand, Kaabil has been a mixed bag. The first trailer received a mixed response, but the second trailer and the promos that the makers have put out in the last one week, have received a good response.”””””” how can you state that..please go for the first trailer reviews…KRK declared it a BLOCKbuster before release…Standing ovation from trade exhibitors…These are facts and can’t be denied…Kaabil will rock n emerge the winner!

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