MUMBAI: Akshay Kumar’s Mission Mangal and John Abraham’s Batla House released this Independence Day. Mission Mangal features an ensemble cast of Akshay, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha, Nitya Menen, Kriti Kulhari and Sharman Joshi among others. Directed by Jagan Shakti, the film narrates the tale of India's first successful Mars mission, Mangalyaan. On the other hand, Batla House is a thrilling tale, based on a real-life encounter, which took place a decade ago, on 19 September 2008. Helmed by Nikkhil Advani, the film features John, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Manish Chaudhari and Prakash Raj.
Besides being at loggerheads, both the actors have also delivered hits when they were featured together in a flick. Mission Mangal and Batla House released at the box-office on the same day and emerged as successful running films at the ticket window despite of clash. Earlier also Akshay’s Gold and John's Satyameva Jayate had released on the same and still continued to make good monies. Thus, this time as well with the history repeating itself, John spilled the beans about receiving a message Akshay. During a conversation with Mid-Day, John was asked from whom did he receive the best comment for Batla House and the actor's reply took everyone by surprise as the Batla House actor took contender Akshay's name. Sharing Akshay's message received by him, he said, "I am happy for you too. It’s time we work together."
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