War on Aug 15: Abhishek Vs Ranbir

At the ticket windows this Independence weekend, the hottest newcomer in town Ranbir Kapoor will take on current superstars Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. Opening on the same day, as Bachna Ae Haseeno is the desi rehash of Bruce Almighty called God Tussi Great Ho. But the action doesn't stop here.

Why the ladies love Ranbir

The first full-length promo of Abhishek Bachchan's much awaited superhero flick Drona will be showcased with God Tussi Great Ho. The lavish action packed project also stars Priyanka Chopra and Kay Kay Menon.

Ranbir and his three women

For Abhishek it's his first solo release after the acclaimed Guru and the fate of this film will pretty much decide his future in Bollywood. At the same time it's also a chance for baba Bachchan prove his mettle against Bollywood's new pack of stars.

Producers Eros International have high expectations from Drona and are promising it to be a never before seen visual spectacle.

First look: Abhishek in Drona

Now given the excitement surrounding Bachna Ae Haseeno, Drona promos are a smart move to shift some focus to the release of God Tussi Great Ho - as there is a lot of curiosity around Abhshek's look in Drona. And who knows, a lot of fans might check out God Tussi Great Ho just to get a glimpse of Drona. While the media will be focused on Ranbir and his three beauties, the first look of Drona will immediately divide the attention and Ranbir will have to share some of the limelight with Abhishek.

Abhishek beaten by Priyanka

So if Papa Bachchan is locked in a battle of his own with SRK, looks like Junior B is also in the mood to take on his juniors. Come August 15, 2008 and we will find out which star son wins the Kapoor vs Bachchan fight for eyeballs.

Drona opens across cinemas on October 02, 2008.