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Indian cinema has always kept audiences hooked with its portrayal of heroes on the big screen. That’s the real charm audiences thrive on. But when it comes to watching two mega-heroes face off on screen, the experience reaches an entirely new level of madness.
We’ll witness similar face-offs in two of the biggest upcoming films of the year, Love & War, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, and Ramayana, which will showcase a grand clash between the characters played by Yash and Ranbir Kapoor. Over the years, there have been several truly iconic films built around such larger-than-life confrontations. So, let’s take a look back at some of Indian cinema’s most explosive on-screen face-offs that set the standard.
Vijay VS Ravi in Deewar
Amitabh Bachchan’s Vijay and Shashi Kapoor’s Ravi created one of the most unforgettable confrontations in Indian cinema with Deewaar (1975). As brothers torn apart by fate and positioned on opposing sides of the law, their conflict went far beyond family, it became a clash of morals and beliefs. And even decades later, the film is etched in the heart hearts of the audience for it's iconic moments in film history.
Thakur VS Gabbar Singh in Sholay
Amjad Khan’s Gabbar and Sanjeev Kumar’s Thakur gave Indian cinema one of its most legendary confrontations in Sholay (1975). Their final showdown wasn’t just fueled by revenge, it was a pursuit of justice. Thakur’s simmering silence against Gabbar’s terrifying dominance created an ending that was intense, haunting, and etched forever in the memories of generations of movie lovers.
Bahubali VS Bhallaladeva in Bahubali 2: The Conclusion
Prabhas’ Baahubali and Rana Daggubati’s Bhallaladeva delivered one of modern Indian cinema’s most unforgettable confrontations in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). Their clash went far beyond a fight for the throne, it was a battle between good and evil, justice and envy. The towering emotions, epic scale, and breathtaking visuals turned their showdown into a truly iconic moment in film history.
Ram VS Raavan in Ramayana
The world will witness one of the greatest onscreen confrontations in Indian cinema. Rooted in the timeless epic Ramayana, the film, releasing this Diwali 2026, will reimagine the legend with a grand, contemporary cinematic vision. With Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Yash as Raavan, this larger-than-life saga promises an epic clash brought to life on an unprecedented scale, delivering a truly unforgettable experience for audiences worldwide.
Ranbir Kapoor VS Vicky Kaushal in Love & War
While the characters of Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal remain a mystery for now, audiences are gearing up for a compelling clash between the two in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, releasing on March 20, 2026. With Alia Bhatt also playing a pivotal role, the film promises an intense storm of emotions, love, loyalty, and conflict, that fans are eagerly waiting to witness on the big screen. This is the biggest film of the year that everyone is looking up to.
We’ll witness similar face-offs in two of the biggest upcoming films of the year, Love & War, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, and Ramayana, which will showcase a grand clash between the characters played by Yash and Ranbir Kapoor. Over the years, there have been several truly iconic films built around such larger-than-life confrontations. So, let’s take a look back at some of Indian cinema’s most explosive on-screen face-offs that set the standard.
Vijay VS Ravi in Deewar
Amitabh Bachchan’s Vijay and Shashi Kapoor’s Ravi created one of the most unforgettable confrontations in Indian cinema with Deewaar (1975). As brothers torn apart by fate and positioned on opposing sides of the law, their conflict went far beyond family, it became a clash of morals and beliefs. And even decades later, the film is etched in the heart hearts of the audience for it's iconic moments in film history.
Thakur VS Gabbar Singh in Sholay
Amjad Khan’s Gabbar and Sanjeev Kumar’s Thakur gave Indian cinema one of its most legendary confrontations in Sholay (1975). Their final showdown wasn’t just fueled by revenge, it was a pursuit of justice. Thakur’s simmering silence against Gabbar’s terrifying dominance created an ending that was intense, haunting, and etched forever in the memories of generations of movie lovers.
Bahubali VS Bhallaladeva in Bahubali 2: The Conclusion
Prabhas’ Baahubali and Rana Daggubati’s Bhallaladeva delivered one of modern Indian cinema’s most unforgettable confrontations in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). Their clash went far beyond a fight for the throne, it was a battle between good and evil, justice and envy. The towering emotions, epic scale, and breathtaking visuals turned their showdown into a truly iconic moment in film history.
Ram VS Raavan in Ramayana
The world will witness one of the greatest onscreen confrontations in Indian cinema. Rooted in the timeless epic Ramayana, the film, releasing this Diwali 2026, will reimagine the legend with a grand, contemporary cinematic vision. With Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Yash as Raavan, this larger-than-life saga promises an epic clash brought to life on an unprecedented scale, delivering a truly unforgettable experience for audiences worldwide.
Ranbir Kapoor VS Vicky Kaushal in Love & War
While the characters of Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal remain a mystery for now, audiences are gearing up for a compelling clash between the two in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, releasing on March 20, 2026. With Alia Bhatt also playing a pivotal role, the film promises an intense storm of emotions, love, loyalty, and conflict, that fans are eagerly waiting to witness on the big screen. This is the biggest film of the year that everyone is looking up to.
