Eid has long been one of Bollywood’s most lucrative release windows, and 2026 is shaping up to deliver one of the biggest box office clashes in recent memory.
Three heavyweight films — Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, Indra Kumar’s Dhamaal 4 Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, and Riteish Deshmukh, and the much-hyped pan-India actioner Toxic starring Yash, Kiara Advani and Nayanthara — are all set to hit theatres during the festive weekend, making it a battle of genres, stars, and cinematic styles.
This clash also brings back memories of Diwali 2016, when Ranbir Kapoor’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Ajay Devgn’s Shivaay released on the same day.
Back then, both films fought fiercely for box office supremacy, with Ranbir’s film ultimately emerging ahead in urban centres while Shivaay held ground in mass belts.
Nearly a decade later, the two stars find themselves in a festive box office battle once again — only this time, they’re backed by franchises, filmmakers, and cross-industry competition that raise the stakes much higher.
With contrasting genres — romance, comedy, and action — the festive weekend promises something for every segment of the audience.
What remains to be seen is whether the three films can co-exist at the box office or if one title will emerge as the undisputed Eid blockbuster of 2026.
Source: Bollywood Hungama
