It looks like Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial period drama Padmavati is finally set to hit the screens on January 26 this year.

After several hiccups, the film was recently green-signalled the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification), but there was no clarity on when it would release.

Sources told India Today that the film might come out on the Republic Day holiday. An official announcement from the makers is expected soon.

If the film does release on January 26, it will give stiff competition to R Balki's Padman, which releases on January 25. A box office clash is inevitable, as the makers of Padman have maintained that they will not shift the release of their film for any other.