Most Anticipated Releases Of 2026; Dhurandhar 2, Toxic, King & More –
From high-octane sequels and patriotic spectacles to gangster face-offs and mythological grandeur, 2026 is shaping up to be an absolute feast for movie lovers.
Most Anticipated Releases Of 2026; Dhurandhar 2, Toxic, King & More –
With Dhurandhar 2 locking horns with Yash’s Toxic, SRK returning in King, and a Bhansali romance brewing war and passion, the big screen is booked, busy, and blazing.
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Border 2
Release Date: In cinemas on 23rd January 2026
Cast: Varun Dhawan, Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty
Director: Anurag Singh
Synopsis: A spiritual sequel to the iconic Border, focusing on Indian soldiers’ bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
Mardaani 3
Release Date: In cinemas 30th January 2026
Director: Abhiraj Minawala
Cast: Rani Mukerji, Janki Bodiwala, Mallika Prasad
Synopsis: Third installment of the gritty cop franchise following Shivani Shivaji Roy as she races against time to find dozens of missing girls amidst a sinister criminal network.
Dhurandhar 2
Release Date: In cinemas on 19th March 2026
Director: Aditya Dhar
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun
Synopsis: Sequel to the blockbuster Dhurandhar with higher stakes, as Hamza continues to rise amongst the Lyari gangs. It will also delve into his past as Jaskirat.
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Most Anticipated Releases Of 2026 –
Toxic
Release Date: In cinemas on 19th March 2026 (pan-India)
Director: Geetu Mohandas
Cast: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth
Synopsis: A stylized period gangster drama; stars Yash in a powerful lead role set against dark undertones of crime and moral complexity.
Drishyam 3
Release Date: In cinemas on 2nd October 2026
Director: Abhishek Pathak
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran
Synopsis: The third chapter in the acclaimed Drishyam thriller series, continuing Vijay Salgaonkar’s battle to protect his family.
Love And War
Release Date: Expected 2026 release, exact date awaited.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal
Synopsis: A passionate love triangle between two strong-willed Indian army officers (Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal) and a woman (Alia Bhatt) caught between duty and desire.
Most Anticipated Releases Of 2026 –
Ramayana Part 1
Release Date: In cinemas on Diwali 2026
Director: Nitesh Tiwari
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol and more
Synopsis: Epic mythological adaptation of the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, bringing a grand visual spectacle to the story of Rama’s battle against Ravana.
King
Release Date: In cinemas on 25th December 2026 (Christmas)
Director: Siddharth Anand
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and others
Synopsis: A mentor and disciple embark on a perilous journey, pushing their survival skills to the limit against overwhelming odds and unforgiving environments.
Whether you’re here for nostalgia (Border 2), powerhouse performances (Mardaani 3, Drishyam 3, King), or larger-than-life cinema (Ramayana, Love And War), 2026 promises something for every kind of film buff.
