Here's what R. Balki has to say on Padmavat-Padman's clash

It was just recently, that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavat" got a release date after dragging the film through many controversies since a few months now. However, due to the release date from December 1, 2017, to January 25, 2018, the film now be battling at the box-office with R. Balki's "Padman"

When a leading tabloid asked Balki about the clash between he said, "Our film was supposed to release on Republic Day from the outset. It's a free country and if people insist on a particular day, nobody can stop them. However, it is silly to clash in a small industry; there are enough dates for everyone. It's not the wisest thing for films to clash."

However, earlier, when Akshay was asked about the same, He stated, "It is not about competition, it is a very big day, a big week, so all the films can come, both the films can release on that day. Every film has the right to release whenever they want, and I am happy for them."

On the other hand, Sonam said, "Is it really coming? It is not announced officially, isn't it? If it is, it is good. There is a need for competition when it comes to films and high time that the film releases. Good cinema is good cinema. I don't believe in competition. Our film is very simple and sweet, and honestly, I am just happy that the film is releasing, more than anything else, and I hope the film does well. I am pretty sure that there is no official statement from the production house of the film (Padmavati) release."

Now that the makers of "Padman" has given their thought on the clash one must be eager to know the other side - that is the thought of the makers of "Padmavat" too.

CREDITS: MUMBAI MIRROR