Exciting Bollywood Films Set to Release in 2026
Bollywood's Upcoming Releases for 2026
As 2025 approaches its end, excitement builds for the New Year. People from all walks of life, including celebrities, are gearing up for celebrations. The focus is now shifting to 2026, which promises to be a remarkable year for Bollywood with a lineup of highly anticipated films. Major releases include Yash's 'Toxic', Ranveer Singh's 'Dhruvandhar 2', Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan', and Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana', all of which have fans buzzing with anticipation. Let's delve into the Bollywood films set to make waves in 2026.
Border 2
'Border 2', featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, is a war drama that is highly awaited. Directed by Anurag Singh, this film is set to hit theaters on January 23, marking the first major release of 2026.
Mardaani 3
The franchise of Rani Mukerji's 2014 hit 'Mardaani' continues with the announcement of 'Mardaani 3'. Rani will reprise her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy in this installment, directed by Abhiraj Minawala, which is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026.
Toxic
Fans are eagerly looking forward to Yash's upcoming film 'Toxic', which has been in production for quite some time. Initially slated for a 2025 release, it is now set to premiere on March 19, 2026. The first looks of Huma Qureshi and Kiara Advani from the film have recently been unveiled and received positively.
Dhurandhar 2
Following the success of 'Dhurandhar', which grossed over a thousand crores globally, the sequel titled 'Revenge' is on the horizon. The film is expected to release on March 19, 2026, and fans are eagerly awaiting its continuation.
Bhoot Bangla
The beloved duo of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan is back with a horror-comedy titled 'Bhoot Bangla'. Alongside Akshay, Wamiqa Gabbi and Paresh Rawal will also star in this film, which is set to release on April 2, 2026.
Awarapan 2
The sequel to Emraan Hashmi's 2007 film 'Awarapan', titled 'Awarapan 2', is also on the slate for 2026. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, this film will see Emraan reprising his role and is expected to hit theaters on April 3, 2026.
Battle of Galwan
Salman Khan's eagerly awaited film 'Battle of Galwan' is another major release for 2026. The teaser, which debuted on Salman's birthday, showcases him as an Indian Army officer in a story based on the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film will also feature Chitrangada Singh and is set for release on April 17, 2026.
Naglila
In a unique twist, Kartik Aaryan will star in 'Naglila', a film about snakes, produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. While details about the cast remain sparse, the film is scheduled for release on August 14, 2026.