Varun Dhawan's Film Release Date Confirmed Amidst Competition

The release date for Varun Dhawan's upcoming film has been confirmed for June 5th after several adjustments. The film, featuring Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, is strategically timed to avoid competition with Yash's *Toxic*, which has also faced delays. Varun expressed gratitude towards Yash for facilitating the film's timely release, marking it as the first film to debut after the IPL season. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting release.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 30, 2026, 09:40 IST

Release Date Adjustments for Upcoming Film

The release date for the highly anticipated film featuring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur has seen several changes. The filmmakers are strategically planning to avoid clashes with other major releases to maximize box office potential.

Recently, Varun Dhawan took to social media to announce that the film is now set to premiere in theaters on June 5th. This marks the third adjustment to the release schedule.

The timing of this film's release is closely tied to Yash's upcoming project, *Toxic*. Initially, *Toxic* was slated for a March 19th release, but due to the buzz surrounding *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*, the release was postponed.

Yash decided to delay his film's launch by about three months to avoid any negative impact from the competition posed by *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*. After moving from the March 19th date, Yash had set *Toxic* for June 4th, but that date has now been pushed back again.

Yash confirmed that *Toxic* will not be released on June 4th, although he did not provide specific reasons for the delay. He suggested that the new release date was influenced by the trailer's reception in international markets.

When Yash first announced the June 4th release for *Toxic*, it caused Varun Dhawan's film to shift from its original June 5th date to June 12th.

Shortly after this announcement, the filmmakers changed their minds again, deciding to release the David Dhawan-directed film earlier on May 22nd. However, on April 29th, following the delay of *Toxic*, Varun confirmed that his film would stick to its original release date of June 5th. In a social media update, he expressed his appreciation for Yash, acknowledging his role in facilitating the film's timely release. Varun also highlighted that this film will be the first to debut after the IPL season.

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