For all the Shah Rukh Khan fans, here is a news that might upset you. If you had been eagerly waiting for Shah Rukh’s next Raees to hit the movie screens in January 2017, just like us, you might have to wait a little longer! Why? Apparently, the film makers are planning to push the release date of Raees further. Raees was initially scheduled to release alongside Hrithik Roshan‘s Kaabil. However, there are reports that suggest that the Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan starrer will NOT be releasing in January next year. No, the reason isn’t the box office clash with Hrithik Roshan! It’s the ongoing fiasco of sending Pakistani actors back. A lot has been said over not allowing Pakistani artistes to perform for Bollywood and ever since MNS announced that it will not allow any Pakistani actors’ films to release in Maharashtra, Pakistani artistes all over the country are being condemned. A couple of days ago Shafqat Amanat Ali concert was called off in Bengaluru and also, Atif Aslam’s concert in Gurgaon got cancelled.
Now we all know that Mahira Khan will be making her much-anticipated Bollywood debut with Raees. Taking into consideration the current scenario, the film makers think it won’t be a favourable situation to release the film in January. According to Hindustan Times, Shah Rukh Khan along with the makers of his next is planning to change the release date because of Mahira’s role in the film. An insider says, “SRK’s film is introducing Mahira. After the MNS asked all Pakistani artists to return to their country in the wake of the Uri terror attacks, the makers are now worried that this development can severely affect the business of the film.” (ALSO READ: Hrithik Roshan opens up about Kaabil’s clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees: Both films will SUFFER!)
He added, “Because of the MNS order, the makers want to push the release date to avoid double losses. Also, they can’t afford to have the movie boycotted at the last moment due to the current tension between India and Pakistan. If this happens, it will be a big win for Hrithik. Both Dilwale and Fan didn’t fare well at the box office. So SRK will avoid taking a risk like that.”
NEither Riteish Sidhwani, the producer of the film nor Rahul Dholakia, the director of Raees, have been able to comment on this. Raees is a crucial film for SRK because his previous movies Fan and Dilwale, both didn’t do very well at the box office. With the film being pushed further, we wonder if it will release in 2017 itself or 2018..maybe?! Let’s hope not!
Talking about the Raees–Kaabil clash, Hrithik’s father Rakesh Roshan had earlier mentioned to a leading daily, “I had announced my film in February last year. A sudden announcement about the release of another movie is a little unethical. However, I can’t stop any film from releasing on the same day.” Well, now that the clash is most likely to be averted, it has only paved way for Hrithik’s Kaabil to make more money at the box office.
Shah Rukh Khan spotted on sets of ‘Raees’
The actor waving while shooting for his upcoming movie ‘Raees’.
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Shah Rukh spotted shooting for ‘Raees’
The actor was earlier seen in Ahmedabad shooting for his movie ‘Raees’.
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Shah Rukh Khan spotted preparing for a shot on sets of ‘Raees’
The actor was clicked preparing for a shot for his upcoming movie ‘Raees’.
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Shah Rukh Khan clicked on sets of ‘Raees’
Shah Rukh Khan was clicked on the sets shooting for his upcoming movie ‘Raees’.
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Mahira Khan on sets of ‘Raees’
Lead actress of the movie was also spotted on the sets of ‘Raees’.
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Mahira Khan spotted on sets of ‘Raees’
The Pakistani actress is making her Bollywood debut in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Raees’.
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Mahira Khan spotted shooting for ‘Raees’
The actress will be seen in a lead role alongside Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Raees’.
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Mahira Khan clicked on sets of ‘Raees’
Earlier, Mahira was seen spending some time with her fans on sets of her upcoming movie ‘Raees’.
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Mahira Khan shooting for ‘Raees’
The actress looked gorgeous in her simple getup on the set.
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Shah Rukh Khan with Mahira Khan shoot for ‘Raees’
SRK was seen driving on roads of Mumbai while Mahira was seen on passenger seat.
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Shah Rakh Khan riding bike during ‘Raees’ shooting
SRK was seen riding on bike on Mumbai roads while he was shooting for ‘Raees’.
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Shah Rukh Khan's Raees will NOT clash with Hrithik Roshan's Kaabil?
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