The release of Twenty One got pushed back amid the box office storm of Dhurandhar and the arrival of Avatar 3.
Twenty One starring Agastya Nanda and directed by Sriram Raghavan has changed its release schedule from December 25. The decision has been taken to avoid competition with the ongoing success of Dhurandhar at the box office and the impending release of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Release date for twenty-one Has been shifted from December 25, 2025 to January 1, 2026. The makers of the film have taken this decision to overcome the stiff box office competition especially during the holiday season. from blockbuster stalwart and hollywood release Avatar: Fire and AshesWhich will premiere in India on December 19, 2025. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh made the announcement on social media, highlighting the strategic move by production house Maddock Films. twenty-one,
Adarsh drew attention to how producers Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films have a track record of making strategic release date changes to ensure their films do well. Recently the studio had postponed its release hindi medium And shade to avoid conflicts with major films, which ultimately benefited their box office performance. Adarsh commented, “Wise move by Dinesh Vijan – ‘Ikkis’ shifted to January 1, 2026. 2017: #Baahubali2 cleverly shifts #HindiMedium to a later date after locking in its release. 2024: #Chhaawa avoids direct clash with #Pushpa2 and moves to 2025. #HindiMedium and #Chhaawa’s The postponement worked to their advantage, with both ultimately enjoying a clean race.”
This year, the Christmas week is expected to be especially competitive in theaters stalwart Maintaining strong momentum at the box office. Also, the arrival of avatar 3 It is expected to attract significant audiences across India. According to Adarsh, “#Dhurandhar is taking the boxoffice by storm and shows no signs of slowing down. Also, #Avatar – the #Hollywood juggernaut – will release massively in #India this Friday (19th December 2025). No film is likely to leave the screens or prime shows during the #Christmas week.”
By shifting the release to the beginning of the new year, twenty-one Now in position for a single theatrical run, which could help maximize its box office potential without direct competition From other mass releasesThe final trailer of the film is scheduled to release on December 19, which will further increase the anticipation among the audience,
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, twenty-one It tells the story of Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, who was posthumously awarded the honor for his bravery during the 1971 India–Pakistan War. The film stars Agastya Nanda in the lead role, and also marks the final screen appearance of veteran actor Dharmendra. Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia is introduced in her first role.
stalwart It has recorded impressive earnings since its launch, with global collections crossing Rs 600 crore and domestic collections crossing Rs 422 crore within just 13 days, according to IANS data. SacnilkThe film’s strong word of mouth and continued popularity has led to its strong presence at the box office this season,