Karan Johar shared this picture. (courtesy: karanjohar)

New Delhi:

Karan Johar took a momentary break from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani promotions to share a Thread a couple of movie conflict. In his Thread entry, Karan Johar cryptically hinted on the makers of Merry Christmas for releasing their movie on the identical day as Dharma Productions’ Yodha with out informing them. Sriram Raghavan’s Merry Christmas and KJo’s Yodha are slated to launch on December 15. Without naming anybody, Karan Johar wrote, “Clashing on a date without the courtesy of a phone call is hopefully not the way forward for the studios and producers… If we don’t stand united in these tough and challenging theatrical days then calling us a fraternity is futile.”

The Internet was fast to select sides. Just a few customers reminded Karan Johar of the time when he launched his movies Ae Dil Hai Mushkil with Ajay Devgn’s Shivaay ( which led to a much-publicised falling out between KJo and Ajay again then) and Ranveer Singh-led Simmba proper after SRK’s Zero (circa 2018). “And not to forget you too clashed with Ajay’s Shivaay and even released Simbaa just a week post zero. So it’s fine Karan movies do clash it’s normal,” commented a consumer. Another one added, “Why should they ask you to release their film?” Similar ideas echoed on this remark, “So true…He has done this many a times and now calling out others.”

Another part known as out the filmmaker for releasing his movie Yodha in December, regardless of different massive releases like Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal and Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki being lined up. “Why are you bringing your movie on that date When you know there is already two big movies releasing in December – Animal and Dunki,” learn one other remark. Another added, “Ok now keep crying.”

This is what Karan Johar posted on Thread:

The makers of Merry Christmas shared the poster from the movie, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi earlier this week. Sharing the poster, Katrina Kaif wrote, “We decided to cut short the wait for the Christmas cheer! Merry Christmas releasing in theatres near you on 15th December 2023.”

Yodha options Sidharth Malhotra, Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna, whereas Merry Christmas stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi within the lead roles.