Mumbai (PTI): Bollywood begins its festive season with the release of two biggies 'Drona' and 'Kidnap' on Thursday.

'Drona' starring Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra is the first co-production under the Eros Pictures banner. The film is being released with over 1000 prints worldwide. The movie directed by Goldie Behl is crucial for the careers of the lead pair.

Priyanka's last release 'Love Story 2050' was a flop while Abhishek's last solo release 'Guru' was critically acclaimed but could not succeed at the box office.

'Drona' is a big-budget film which portrays Abhishek as a super hero.

'Kidnap' directed by Sanjay Gadhvi features Sanjay Dutt and new comer Imran Khan along with Minisha Lamba.

Imran plays villain, a complete contrast from his good boy image in his debut 'Jaane Tu..Ya Jaane Na'. Dutt plays father of the girl who was kidnapped by Khan.

'Kidnap' is Gadhvi's first film outside the Yashraj banner. His previous two action flicks 'Dhoom' and 'Dhoom 2' have been huge successes. The film is produced by Ashtavinayak cine vision, the production company which has already tasted success with 'Jab we met'.

'Kidnap' was released today in the Middle-East and there were paid previews of the film in UK and USA today.