The much awaited Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Don, produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by Farhan Akhtar, is scheduled for a Diwali / Eid release this year. The film, which is currently under production, will be distributed overseas by the International Distribution arm of U T V.

Some time back there were some stories circulating in a section of the trade about another company bidding for Don, but these rumors have been put to rest by producer Ritesh Sidhwani, who said, "U T V will release Don overseas."

In the overseas where the usual song-and-dance romances have been known to work, U T V has acquired the distinction of making even the most unconventional films with different genres such as those of Bluffmaster, Rang De Basanti & Taxi No. 9 2 11 deliver in a big way. After the superhit Aamir Khan starrer Rang De Basanti, SRK's Don will be U T V's second tent-pole distribution venture of 2006, its other strong overseas grossers this year being Ramesh Sippy's Taxi No. 9 2 11 and T-Series' Humko Deewana Kar Gaye.

U T V's next release is Priyadarshan's Shahid Kapoor - Kareena Kapoor - Paresh Rawal - Neha Dhupia comedy, Chup Chup Ke on June 9.