Throwback Tuesdays: when Rakesh Roshan criticized SRK for “unethical” clash between Raees and Kabil, saying Hrithik isn’t his rival

Today’s throwback story reflects on the 2017 incident when Rakesh Roshan publicly criticized SRK as his movie Kaabil and Shah Rukh’s Raees released on the same day and resulted in box office clash.

Tensions flared in 2017 when Rakesh Roshan, director of “Kaabil,” publicly criticized Shah Rukh Khan for the box office clash between “Raees” and “Kaabil.” Both films released on the same day, January 25th, dividing audience attention and impacting each other’s performance.

Roshan called the clash “unethical,” highlighting the potential losses for both films. He further stated that he had personally spoken to Shah Rukh Khan, expressing his disapproval and underlining that Hrithik Roshan wasn’t Shah Rukh Khan’s contemporary in terms of career stage.

Despite the clash, “Kaabil” performed decently at the box office. However, the controversy surrounding the release date remained a point of contention. This incident sheds light on the competitive nature of Bollywood and the occasional tensions that arise between actors and filmmakers.