Shah Rukh Khan vs. Ranbir Kapoor: Box Office Clash in 2026

A major box office clash is brewing between Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, slated for March 2026. This showdown will be their second face-off after 2007, when SRK’s Om Shanti Om competed with Ranbir’s Saawariya.

According to recent reports, Shah Rukh Khan's film King, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, is set to release on March 19, 2026. The film is expected to be timed for the Eid 2026 festival, marking SRK's return to Eid releases since Chennai Express. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor’s Love and War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is scheduled for March 20, 2026.

Love and War will also feature Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, while King will star SRK’s daughter Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma. The clash is anticipated to be a major event in Bollywood, drawing significant attention from fans and critics alike.