October 2, 2025, is gearing up to be one of the biggest box office showdowns of the year. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, four high-profile films are set to release together, leading to a rare and intense four-way clash.

With three Bollywood films and one major South Indian release, the competition is drawing industry-wide attention.

Four Films lock Horns This Gandhi Jayanti

‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor star in this romantic comedy directed by Shashank Khaitan. Originally slated for a September release, it has been shifted to capitalize on the holiday crowd.

‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’: A romantic film featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa. With Harshvardhan in another intense love story, this one targets the emotional and youth-centric crowd.

Varun, Agastya, Harshvardhan vs Rishab Shetty

‘Twenty One’: Directed by Sriram Raghavan, this war-drama stars Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sikandar Kher. It brings a gritty, patriotic tone to the box office mix.

‘Kantara Chapter 1’: The highly anticipated Kannada film led by Rishab Shetty follows the massive success of its 2022 predecessor. With sky-high expectations, it could draw pan-India audiences. With varied genres, star power, and regional appeal, the Gandhi Jayanti holiday will be a true test of audience pull, marketing strength, and content impact.