EXCLUSIVE: Dhamaal 4 moves to July 17; Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar’s gentleman’s agreement avoids major box office clash

Dhamaal 4 has been rescheduled from July 3 to July 17, 2026, to avoid a direct clash with Welcome to the Jungle. The decision was made after a conversation between Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar, who agreed that releasing two large-scale ensemble comedies a week apart would impact each other's box office potential. Both films now have a three-week window, considered ideal for maximizing word-of-mouth and weekend collections. This move is seen as a rare example of maturity and long-term thinking in the industry.