Sunday, 25th August 01:00 PM IST








While Salman Khan has already announced a film release on Ramzan Eid next year, the trade says that Shah Rukh Khan, who had a super-bumper release this year on the same occasion, also wants to bring his next film on that day.

Salman's “Wanted”, “Dabangg”and “Bodyguard” had released onEid and met with super success. This Eid, SRK brought “Chennai Express”, a film that rewrote box-office history.

The reports of Shah Rukh Khan having locked theDiwali slot for "HNY" comes at a time when rumours surfaced thatSalman Khan's untitled venture with choreographer cum filmmaker Prabhudevamight hit the screens on Diwali next year. The movie will reunite the duo forthe second time after 2009 release "Wanted".

When Farah was contacted to comment of the releasedate of "Happy New Year", she said, "We haven't locked any dateyet. There are so many factors that come into play for a film's release."She didn't deny having an eye on a holiday release. "Of course ours is acelebration movie. It is called "Happy New Year" for a good reason.We would be looking forward to a holiday release."

So next year, both these Khans will reportedly stake their claim to the boxoffice on the same date. But its more or less sure that box office battle intensifies after "Chennai Express" but at the moment clash looks difficult.