A box-office battle is on cards as two South Indian superstars, Vijay and Kartik are about to face each other this Diwali. While Vijay’s film Bigil garnered humongous appreciation for its gripping trailer, Kartik’s upcoming film, Khaidi, also managed to gather decent support among fans. The duo will receive tough competition from each other, as both the movies have been well-received by fans. Here are all the details

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Predictions

Karthi

Karthi graced the big screen with his recent release, Dev. The film was well-received by the audience and managed to hit the high notes at the box office. Kartik’s performance in the film Kadaikutty Singham was lauded by masses of fans and critics, as the actor’s volatile performance and magnetic screen presence left them impressed. Adding to that, the actor has a slew of interesting releases lined up in the coming year, which increases his chances of success at the box office.

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Vijay

Meanwhile, actor Vijay is considered the audience’s favourite, as he managed to deliver stellar performance with his film Arindhi, which was released in 2017. The actor was praised for his performance in the film, Sarkar, as his unconventional personality and charm hit the right chords. While other actor’s films had a stroke of mixed luck at the box-office down south, Vijay’s films managed to rake in good business. Vijay's recent film's success increases his chances of win at the box-office.

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All about Khaidi and Bigil

The Vijay-Nayanthara starrer, Bigil revolves around the life of a struggling football coach, who seeks avenge of his best friend's death. The makers of the movie have left no stone unturned for the film's success, as they have managed to rope in Bollywood superstar, Jackie Shroff for a vital role. Directed by Atlee Kumar, the sports entertainer releases on October 25, 2019.

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Starring Karthi and Narain in the leading roles, Khaidi is one of the most-anticipated films of the year. The story of Khaidi put forth an emotional story of a convicted criminal, who desires to meet his daughter for the first time. The film releases on October 25, 2019.