Upcoming Romantic Film 'Chand Mera Dil' Unveils Teaser and Release Date

The upcoming romantic film 'Chand Mera Dil' from Dharma Productions has unveiled its teaser and a new release date. Starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, the film promises a modern love story set in a college backdrop. Initially slated for a 2025 release, it will now hit theaters on May 22, 2026. The teaser showcases the chemistry between the lead characters as they navigate their university lives and first love. With a well-planned summer release schedule, the film aims to avoid box office clashes. This project is significant for both actors, especially following their previous performances. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting film!

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 7, 2026, 11:12 IST

Teaser Release for 'Chand Mera Dil'

Chand Mera Dil—does this title sound familiar? The forthcoming romantic film from Dharma Productions draws inspiration from the classic song by Mohammed Rafi. Featuring the fresh duo of Ananya Panday and Lakshya, the film is set to deliver Karan Johar's signature romantic storytelling with a contemporary flair. Known for classics like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, the production house is now focusing on a college romance narrative. The recently unveiled posters depict Ananya and Lakshya in affectionate and intimate scenarios. The official teaser was released by the filmmakers on Tuesday.

Teaser Details

In Chand Mera Dil, Ananya portrays the character Chandni, while Lakshya plays Aarav. The storyline revolves around two engineering students navigating their academic lives, forging friendships, and discovering themselves during their university years. Amidst the chaos of classes, they fall deeply in love. However, their first love 'grows faster than life.' Will they get a second chance? Watch the teaser here:

Release Date Announcement

Chand Mera Dil is now scheduled to premiere in theaters sooner than anticipated. Initially set for a 2025 release, the film's debut has been moved up to May 22, 2026, due to unspecified delays. Will this timing favor the romantic drama? The summer schedule for Bollywood is strategically planned, with films releasing in staggered weeks to avoid box office clashes. Titles like Raja Shivaji featuring Riteish Deshmukh and Gabru with Sunny Deol are spaced out to minimize competition. The latter part of May will also see releases such as VVAN: Force of the Forest starring Sidharth Malhotra and Bandar, Tera Yaar Hoon Main with Paresh Rawal.

Additionally, the buzz around Dhurandhar 2 is expected to wane by next month. With no significant blockbusters dominating the scene and limited competition from Hollywood and regional films, May presents a favorable window for new releases. However, it remains uncertain if this will benefit Chand Mera Dil.

Future Projects for Ananya Panday and Lakshya

Last year, Ananya starred in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri alongside Kartik Aaryan, which received mixed reviews and did not perform well at the box office. Lakshya's last theatrical release was his debut film Kill, followed by his appearance in Aryan Khan's Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Notably, Chand Mera Dil holds significant importance for both Ananya and Lakshya.