2017's biggest on screen war - Shah Rukh Khan's 'Raees' and Hrithik Roshan-starrer 'Kaabil' have both managed to create a strong buzz at the box office, despite a clash. While 'Raees' raked in Rs 20.42 crore, 'Kaabil', which had a slow start, managed to collect Rs 10.43 crore, according to trade pundits.

Both the films released on Wednesday. Despite releasing in mid week, 'Raees', which also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, collected Rs 20.42 crore, read a statement on behalf of the film's makers.

Set against the backdrop of prohibition in Gujarat, "Raees" touches upon how the alcohol industry crumbled and several illegal activities followed. In the film, the SRK essays the title role of Raees, a bootlegger.

On the other hand, a romantic thriller, 'Kaabil' features Hrithik and Yami Gautam playing a visually impaired couple.