The much-awaited films include Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, and the Shah Rukh Khan-led action thriller ‘King’, which also marks Suhana Khan’s film debut. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, is also expected to be a major highlight.
Other notable releases include ‘Dhurandhar 2’, ‘Mardaani 3’ with Rani Mukerji, Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘O’ Romeo’ starring Shahid Kapoor, ‘Vvan – Force of the Forest’ with Sidharth Malhotra and crime drama ‘Haiwaan’ with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, making 2026 one of the most promising years for Bollywood in recent times. Let’s take a look at the most awaited films of 2026: KingShah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited film ‘King’, directed by Siddharth Anand, has already created a buzz in the film industry.
The project marks a special collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan, making it one of the most talked about upcoming Bollywood films. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment in association with Marflix Pictures, King also reunites Shah Rukh Khan with director Siddharth Anand after the blockbuster success of ‘Pathaan’. The film is expected to combine high-octane action with emotional depth, further raising expectations among fans and industry circles alike.
Ramayana
The upcoming mythological epic Ramayana, which is already being hailed as one of the biggest cinematic ventures in Indian cinema. As announced by the makers, Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Rama while Ravie Dubey will essay the role of Lakshman. Yash will be seen as Ravana, with Sai Pallavi playing Goddess Sita and Sunny Deol playing Lord Hanuman. Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with eight-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the film features music by Oscar winners Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. Ramayana: Part 1 will be released on Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 on Diwali 2027.
Dhurandhar 2
Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar’, which has emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2025, has officially locked its sequel for release on Eid 2026. The spy thriller will hit the screens on March 19, 2026 and will be released in five languages ​​- Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. This is the first full pan-Indian outing. The sequel is expected to coincide with major holidays including Eid, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi.
According to a press release, the makers are also planning an expanded overseas release beyond the Indian diaspora. The film has received high praise from Bollywood celebrities for its gripping story, thrilling action and powerful message.
Battle of Galwan
Another much-discussed project from 2026 is the Salman Khan film ‘Battle of Galwan’. The teaser of the upcoming film was unveiled on the occasion of the actor’s birthday, December 27, and offers a harrowing glimpse of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. The film is based on the events that led to the loss of twenty Indian soldiers and the subsequent escalation of tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, where the Indian Army strengthened deployments and conducted extensive surveillance to counter possible Chinese aggression.
Actor Chitrangda Singh has been cast alongside Salman Khan in the film, which will hit the screens on April 17, 2026.
Border 2
Directed by Anurag Singh, ‘Border 2’ features a powerhouse cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Sonam Bajwa and Anya Singh. Presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with JP Dutta’s JP Films, the film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta, and will be released theatrically on January 23, 2026. The teaser of the much-awaited war drama was unveiled earlier this month on the occasion of Vijay Diwas and offers the audience a first glimpse of the future. high-octane action film. Set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, the teaser depicts intense battlefield scenes and the unwavering bravery of Indian soldiers as they fight to defend the nation, while also capturing emotional moments of love, family bonding and sacrifice that define their personal journeys.
Drishyam 3
Actor Ajay Devgn will return as Vijay Salgaonkar in ‘Drishyam 3’, which is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on October 2, 2026. The shooting for the much-awaited third part is currently underway in multiple cities and locations. The story continues within the established ‘Drishyam’ timeline and introduces new twists and turns in the lives of the Salgaonkar family. The original cast including Tabu, Shriya Saran and Rajat Kapoor will be reprising their roles. Presented by Star Studio18, the film is a Panorama Studios production, directed by Abhishek Pathak and written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh. It is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak.
Alpha
This is one of the most awaited projects of 2026. However, the makers of Alpha have decided to postpone the release of the film to avoid clashes with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan. Originally scheduled for April 17, 2026, Alpha had already been pushed back from its previous Christmas 2025 release. The film is now expected to release later in 2026, with a new date pending. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is the sixth installment of the blockbuster YRF Spy Universe and features Alia Bhatt, Sharvari and Bobby Deol.
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IkkisOne of the most intriguing projects scheduled for 2026 is ‘Ikkis’, directed by Sriram Raghavan. This time, Raghavan enters the space of biographical war dramas and tells the inspiring story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, one of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipients. The film stars Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat in the lead roles. It carries special emotional weight as it marks the last film of veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away before its release.
Mardaani 3
Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji returns as the daring and fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the much-awaited ‘Mardaani 3’. The third installment in the blockbuster franchise brings Rani back to uniform and sees her solve a ‘brutal case’. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, the third part of YRF’s ‘Mardaani’ will hit the theaters on February 27, 2026.
O’Romeo
After memorable collaborations on ‘Kaminey’, ‘Haider’ and ‘Rangoon’, Shahid Kapoor and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj have teamed up again for their upcoming film ‘O’ Romeo’. The action thriller also stars Tripti Dimri in a pivotal role and features veteran actor Nana Patekar. Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, O’ Romeo is scheduled to release on Valentine’s Day and promises an intense cinematic experience that combines action and drama.
Love and war
This is another highly anticipated project for 2026. It features Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this marks the first collaboration between Ranbir Kapoor and Bhansali since his 2007 debut ‘Saawariya’. Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal is collaborating with Bhansali for the first time, while Alia Bhatt reprises her second collaboration with the director after ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ (2022).
Toxic: a fairy tale for adults
‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’ marks Yash’s cinematic return after ‘KGF: Chapter 2’. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, this action thriller has a stellar cast including Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Kiara Advani and Tara Sutaria. The film has been shot in English and Kannada and will be dubbed in multiple Indian languages. Ravi Basrur’s music and Rajeev Ravi’s cinematography elevate the story, while international action directors create thrilling sequences. ‘Toxic’ is set for release on March 19, 2026 and promises a gripping cinematic experience.
The Raja Saab
For Prabhas fans, it is one of the most awaited projects. Directed by Maruthi and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under People Media Factory, ‘The RajaSaab’ stars Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab. The film will be released worldwide on January 9, 2026 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
Jana Awel
Touted to be Thalapathy Vijay’s last film, ‘Jana Nayagan’ is directed by H Vinoth and has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The film is produced by Venkat K. Narayana under the banner of KVN Productions and is slated for a grand release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with the Pongal festival. The film stars Vijay in the lead role opposite Bobby Deol, with an ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani and Narain.
Prison guard 2
‘Jailer 2’ is an upcoming Tamil action-comedy written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures, the film is a sequel to the 2023 blockbuster ‘Jailer’. Superstar Rajinikanth reprises his role, with the cast also featuring SJ Suryah, Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, Yogi Babu and Mirnaa in lead roles.
In addition to these major releases, several other upcoming projects are also generating a lot of buzz across the industry. These include the Telugu action-adventure drama The Paradise, starring Nani and Sonali Kulkarni; Priyadarshan-directed ‘Haiwaan’, starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar; and Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’. ‘Vadh 2’ is also grabbing attention, a spiritual sequel to Vadh, directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu and starring Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta in intense roles. Films like Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’, ‘Dacoit’ starring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh, Prabhas’ ‘Fauzi’ and Aneet Padda’s ‘Shakti Shalini’. are among the various films that will be released in 2026.
Published on December 30, 2025
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