In an interview with Bombay Times, ‘Kaabil’ director Sanjay Gupta has spoken about the clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s next film ‘Raees’. The filmmaker is still hopeful that the clash, which a section of the trade is calling ‘suicidal’, could still be averted.
“I wouldn’t say I am in denial but I think the clash could still be averted. In all fairness, Rakeshji (Roshan) did announce the release date first. SRK is a man of principle, a man of his word, he is a Pathan. I can’t fathom SRK stepping on someone’s toes”
“I don’t know if the films will come on the same day or not but I definitely think they shouldn’t. If someone else had announced a film before him, there’s no way in hell that Rakeshji would release his film on the same date. That is the respect we need to accord one another” he said.
Gupta also said the lead star of his film, Hrithik Roshan, is not competing with SRK. He added that someone like a SRK should be looking at the ‘300 crore mark’ for his films and competing with actors of his generation like Salman and Aamir.
“Hrithik is 10 years younger than Shah Rukh. So I don’t see this as a competition. Shah Rukh’s competition are Salman and Aamir. Both the films (Raees and Kaabil) won’t do more than Rs 150 crore in a week because we have a Rs 300 crore box office window at best. When Salman releases a film solo, he gets Rs 300 crore. Shah Rukh should be looking at getting Rs 300 crore for his film and I’m sure he is looking at that possibility. I don’t understand why he would restrict the business of his own film. This clash is also going to be detrimental to them” he said.
Raees and Kaabil are both scheduled to hit theatres on 26 January 2017.
Sanjay Gupta is ch**iya. who the hell is he to decide how Srk should behave?
That dumb giving flops since ages and Kaabil is gonna biggest disaster of bollywood.
Just let Raees trailer comes once then we will see Roshans conditions and their reactions !!!!
@4:25pm
Abey dumbistani idiot, your tinystar has already run away in fear of a Bhai movie. And you are asking him clash with another Bhai movie! Yeh toh bakri ko Sher se ladne bhejna jaisa hoga….LOL.
The filmmaker is still hopeful that the clash, which a section of the trade is calling ‘suicidal’, could still be averted.
Move your flop, troublesome movie to another date if you are willing to …
If not then keep your mouth shut !!!!!
Yes guys what ever Rakeshji does is right but what ever SRK and his team does is wrong for the industry how much more will this man give way to others if he had released it on EID 2016 it would have eaten into half of Sultan’s collection but he gave way to his dear freinds SALMAN / ADI then he gave way to SHIVAAY coz Ajay sir is husband to KAJOL another of his close freinds after all FARHAAN and RITESH also are his close freinds come on guys give him a break you guys are talking of principles and commitments bull shit
“I wouldn’t say I am in denial but I think the clash could still be averted. In all fairness, Rakeshji (Roshan) did announce the release date first. SRK is a man of principle, a man of his word, he is a Pathan. I can’t fathom SRK stepping on someone’s toes”
/* u 2 rs director talk like this about SRK and talking about his ethnicity etc.
How dare you, u ugly moron !!!!!!!!
SRK has done excellent job by announcing his film on 26 January 2017 !!!!!
Republic day is excellent date for Raees.
*/ these to rs Roshans know very well that nobody is gonna watch kaabil whenever it releases but clashing with Raees will give them free publicity that’s why they’re trying to do lungi dance these days …..!!!!
Also who is this Sanjay Gupta Hollywood Director?????????????????????????? When he could not be a dear freind to a gentleman like SANJU BABA how can he stand by the Roshans who think they are the smart guys in the industry
He is not a KAAABIL director any way
“I don’t know if the films will come on the same day or not but I definitely think they shouldn’t. If someone else had announced a film before him, there’s no way in hell that Rakeshji would release his film on the same date. That is the respect we need to accord one another” he said.
*/ u 2 rs moron have u owned republic day
????? Have u bought 26 January 2017 ??
Is it your paternal property ?????????
The way this moron has said in this article clearly shows Roshans have provoked him to say so ……. Roshans have increased my hatreds towards them . Now nobody is gonna save kaabil from becoming another disaster Like Mohini ki jadoooo !!!!!!!!
Excel’s last hope is Gold
Well said.
Still hope clash will be averted..
Good luck kaabil team
Even common men are no longer afraid of ‘King Khan’. Well said Mr Gupta, but film makers should learn from Kjo how to adopt silence which is golden in events of box office clashes. May the better film win.
makes sense…..cant understand why they announced for 26th jan and now why are they being so stubborn about it….
Absolutely well said. Clash will only dethrone both the movies potential to do HUGE at box office. Raees needs to move to another date else one movie is certain to doomed at BO even Raees is having higher budget. Its better to come solo instead of clashing on R day which makes no sense..!!!!!!!
I hope, Still the clash can be averted. The trailer will give an idea whether they are clashing on Kaabil or not..!!!
without edx salman cant even do a 100cr grosser…. everyone knows what would ahve happened with prdp if it has clashed with bajiroa.. so u brainless bhaitard just shut the hell off…
very practical. I think SRK should read this article along with those confused personalities at Excel. and rethink on the release plan of Raees. I believe new year weekend is the best release..
Those talking about baadshaho announced first…Neither baadshaho had a full cast nor it started shooting…and Rakeshji consulted in the industry and knew that ajay will take time to start the film so it won’t be ready to release on 26th jan…thats why he announced the date when his film went on floor in january 2016…and talking about raees..its pure unethical to announce the same date and go for a clash when a man like rakesh roshan gave u koyla and karan arjun and hrithik your friend for years without even consultanting them before…First you announce the date and then go to beg him to postpone the release of his film…Such an egoistic person is SRK…his ego will downgrade him in few years..when his counterparts are giving 300 grossers he is struggling for a 100 cr…
Javed u should learn to use your language carefully first then u should comment. SRK the most gentleman of the Industry doesn’t need a fan like u.
Sanjay Gupta said 200% truth. But SRK himself wants to compete with Hrithik & Akshay. SG is taking pherki of Raees & SRK !!!!! Lol
Izzat bhi dedi aur joota bhi maar diya !!!!!! Lol
Well said Sanjay Gupta.
Raess will not move u dumbo.The trailer is already announced for Dec 7.Now plz Buzz Off!
BTW,Get ready for a brutal competition b/w u & Ashutosh GAWARikar bcz I wanna see who is gonna endup with the bigger losses & lower collections plus A Bigger Disaster verdict.
U both deserve a disaster movie.
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Yes, Guptaji, he should be looking at 300 Crores like Salman and Aamir do. He can only look at it and dream for it. Achieving this is not possible for him in this life.
I don’t know how many screens Kaabil will get. Sarook & KJo are really playing dirty against Kaabil team. They have booked the majority and most important screens for Braees by using Dharma’s clout with the exhibitors. Sorry for Rakeshji.
In all seriousness, Guptaji ne Sarook ki keh ke leli.
@rishabh… Abe lungitard srk ran away from eid 2016 and you want him to clash with Salman again in 2017…I wish srk has this type of confidence..
Raees is going to be very important film for SRK’s career.please come back in your original form , SRK sir.
Release raees on Gandhi jayanti 2017, even though varun has booked it he would make way for srk. And release ‘the ring’ post ipl 2018 and bandhua christmas 2018. january release is very stupid and clash with hrithik.
Srkay looking at 300cr mark…sanjay gupta is a funny guy …i like his stylish direction
@indicine team, Please go see Salman Khan Facebook page there are srk movie release date.
Srkay looking to cross 150cr mark without deepika not 300cr