Alia Bhatt's female oriented film Gangubai was initially scheduled for a grand release in January next year. Days after the release announcement the makers of RRR also confirmed their arrival in January 2022. Alia Bhatt plays the significant lead in both the films and she finally came to a compromise to postpone Gangubai to February 2022.
"We are glad to announce that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi has a new release date. Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Dr. Jayantilal Gada (PEN Studios). The film will release on 18th February 2022." read the official statement from the makers. Director SS Rajamouli thanked the team for postponing the film's release.
He tweeted, "The decision by Mr. @JayantilalGada and Mr. #SanjayLeelaBhansali to move the release date is well appreciated. Our heartfelt wishes to #GangubaiKathiawadi..:)" RRR is scheduled for a grand release on 7th January 2022.