
After 12 years, two major films -- Yash Raj Films' Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Ajay Devgn Films' Son of Sardaar -- released on the same day and saw a very good response from moviegoers.
In 2000, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha and Lagaan were released on the same day and both turned out to be blockbusters.
The tussle between Yash Raj Films and Devgn over screening of the films notwithstanding, it is learnt both the films opened well. JTHJ saw 70 per cent occupancy at multiplexes, while occupancy for Son of Sardaar stood at 60-65 per cent. However, Son of Sardaar is ruling at mass centres.
"Both JTHJ and Son of Sardaar are running neck and neck. At some places, JTHJ is ahead. At others, it is Son of Sardaar. It's a joyous Diwali," said film trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
Many trade pundits believe the November 13 shows of both the films would be hit because of Laxmi puja. As all films fare well on the day after Diwali, the actual test for the films would be on November 15.