There has been a curiosity amongst the fans about Hrithik Roshan ’s upcoming film Krrish 4. Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan planned to release this franchise film in Christmas 2018. Later, when the filmmaker learnt that Shah Rukh Khan ’s upcoming film with Aanand L Rai is releasing on the same day, he decided to shift his film’s release dates to avoid the clash as SRK announced it first.

SRK’s Raees and Hrithik Roshan ’s Kaabil are releasing on the same date i.e. on 26 January, 2017. And, this clash is yet not averted as the Roshan’s announced the date first. In a recent media interaction, Rakesh Roshan spoke at length about this scenario.

Rakesh Roshan said, "It is unethical for me to release my film on this date as Shah Rukh has already announced his movie." However, he does not wish to shift 'Kaabil', as he states, "I had announced the date for Kaabil earlier. If they are coming on the same date, then I can't do anything about it."

The film maker further added, "I don't know what they will eventually decide. We're here to make films, not create controversies. As far as Shah Rukh is concerned, he's like a younger brother to me. I gave him a break in King Uncle, and then worked with him in Karan Arjun and Koyla."