Big films line up for release this Diwali

Although we're several months away from Diwali, several dream merchants have already set their eyes on the festive week. In fact, a number of films have already been confirmed for release in the festive week this year. Sometime back, we had told you that Subhash Ghai's Yuvraaj, Ashtavinayak - Rohit Shetty's Golmaal Returns and Yash Raj's Roadside Romeo [an animation film produced in association with Walt Disney] have already locked the date [October 24]. There's talk that Karan Johar is also bringing Dostana [Abhishek, Priyanka, John] on this date.

Now here's a piping hot development pertaining to the Diwali week. Nikhil Advani's Chandni Chowk To China, which marks the foray of Hollywood giant Warner Bros. in Hindi films, is also confirmed for Diwali. Not on October 24, but on October 29. Not on a Friday, but on a Wednesday.

Reason being, people would be busy with the festivities and visiting each other all through the festive week. The occupancy at movieplexes, therefore, might take a hit during certain days. The business would only escalate once the festivities and festival-related ceremonies get over. Hence, it's October 29 for Chandni Chowk To China.