Updated on: 12 February, 2026 03:22 PM IST |Shweta Shah
2026 is shaping up to be a high-voltage year at the Indian box office, with multiple big-ticket Bollywood and South films clashing on the same release dates. From O’Romeo vs Tu Yaa Main to the mega showdown of Dhurandhar 2 vs Toxic, these massive face-offs could redefine opening weekend records and box office rankings.
1. O’Romeo vs Tu Yaa Main - Feb 13
Two very different Bollywood challengers hit cinemas on February 13, 2026 - the romantic crime drama O’Romeo led by Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri versus the survival thriller Tu Yaa Main starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor.Fans and critics are debating which genre will win Valentine’s weekend at the ticket counter.
2. Dhurandhar 2 vs Toxic - March 19
One of the biggest clashes of the year sees Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated sequel Dhurandhar 2 go head-to-head with Yash’s pan-India gangster epic Toxic on March 19, 2026.Dubbed a “judgement day” for action fans, this showdown pits South Indian market power against Hindi-film sequel hype.
3. Love & War vs Dhamaal 4 - July 3
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s romance Love & War starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal is set to battle Ajay Devgn’s comedy outing Dhamaal 4.
With both films eyeing the same July window, this clash spells comedy vs dramatic romance box office tension.
4. Ramayana Part 1 vs King
Although spread out more in 2026’s release calendar, two heavy hitters are poised to fight for year-end supremacy: the mythological epic Ramayana Part 1 (one of the most expensive Indian films ever) and Shah Rukh Khan’s action entertainer King.Expectations suggest both will compete fiercely for biggest gross of the year.
