‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s Sarkar, ever since its production kicked off earlier this year, was intended to be a Diwali release with a confirmation being made not long back.
Dhanush’s Enai Noki Paayum Thota, directed by Gautham Menon, too was announced yesterday (04.09.2018) to be coming out alongside Sarkar this Diwali.
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That said, this won’t be the first time Vijay and Dhanush’s films will be clashing alongside each other at the box office as they have faced off 5 times in the past with the list as follows:
Thirupaachi-Devathaiyai Kanden (Pongal 2005)
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Sivakasi-Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (Diwali 2005)
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Azhagiya Tamil Magan-Polladhavan (Diwali 2007)
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Villu-Padikkadavan (Pongal 2009)
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Kaavalan-Aadukalam (Pongal 2011)