When we tried to find out the truth behind it, overseas distributors of Bodyguard requested Bellamkonda Suresh for an early release as Mahesh Babu's Businessman is coming on Jan 11. Mahesh's craze in overseas zone need not be explained now. He could easily blow away any opponent irrespective of the talk.
So if Bodyguard messes with Businessman in overseas, then the distributors will have to pay the price for it. Hence, they are opting for an early release. If Bodyguard could get positive feedback before Businessman hits the marquee, then chances are there for the former to survive the serious threat.