From Ramayana and Border 2 to King and Toxic, here’s the complete list of Indian movies of 2026 with release dates, cast and details.
If 2025 was about spectacle, 2026 is about scale and storytelling. Across Bollywood and regional cinema, filmmakers are doubling down on ambitious narratives—mixing mythology with modern anxieties, romance with violence, and star power with genre experimentation. From Republic Day releases to Diwali blockbusters, the year’s calendar is packed with films designed to dominate both the box office and pop culture conversations.
Here is the complete, chronologically ordered list of Indian movies of 2026, updated exactly as per the Vogue India reference—only fresher, clearer, and fully corrected.
JANUARY 2026
Ikkis
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Stars: Dhruv Vikram, Sobhita Dhulipala
Release Date: January 1, 2026
A gritty, atmospheric thriller that follows young idealists caught between rebellion and consequence. Known for his layered narratives, Raghavan crafts a tense opener for the year—quietly unsettling and emotionally charged.
Azad Bharath
Director: Chethan Kumar
Stars: Shreyas Talpade, Roopa Iyer, Suresh Oberoi
Release Date: January 2, 2026
Set against India’s freedom movement, this historical drama focuses on unsung revolutionaries and forgotten sacrifices, blending patriotism with personal conflict.
Jana Nayagan
Director: H. Vinoth
Stars: Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj, Bobby Deol
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Widely seen as Vijay’s farewell to cinema, this political action drama portrays a leader navigating corruption, loyalty, and public power—designed as both mass entertainer and ideological statement.
The Raja Saab
Director: Maruthi
Stars: Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Sanjay Dutt
Release Date: January 9, 2026
A horror-comedy set inside a cursed ancestral palace, where laughter and fear coexist. The film leans into camp, spectacle, and supernatural chaos with a playful tone.
Rahu Ketu
Director: Anil Ravipudi
Stars: Varun Sharma, Pulkit Samrat
Release Date: January 16, 2026
Inspired by Indian astrology and folklore, this fantasy comedy imagines celestial forces meddling disastrously in human affairs—light-hearted, colourful, and unabashedly quirky.
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos
Director: Umesh Shukla
Stars: Vir Das, Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh
Release Date: January 16, 2026
A parody spy film about an overconfident amateur agent whose missions spiral into absurdity. Packed with slapstick humour and sharp one-liners.
Border 2
Director: J. P. Dutta
Stars: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty
Release Date: January 23, 2026
Releasing over Republic Day weekend, this war epic revisits the legacy of the original Border, focusing on modern warfare, brotherhood, and sacrifice—scaled for a new generation.
Gandhi Talks
Director: Kishor Pandurang Belekar
Stars: Paresh Rawal, Naseeruddin Shah
Release Date: January 30, 2026
A satirical drama that questions how Gandhian values survive in today’s polarised, media-driven society—sharp, witty, and politically reflective.
FEBRUARY 2026
O’ Romeo
Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
Stars: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Randeep Hooda
Release Date: February 13, 2026
A noir crime thriller reimagining tragic love against Mumbai’s criminal underbelly—stylish, violent, and emotionally raw.
Tu Yaa Main
Director: Bejoy Nambiar
Stars: Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya Kapoor
Release Date: February 13, 2026
A romantic thriller that turns sinister when a social-media adventure becomes a fight for survival—psychological tension meets modern obsession.
Do Deewane Seher Mein
Director: Shoojit Sircar
Stars: Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt
Release Date: February 20, 2026
A quiet, city-set love story about missed chances and emotional timing, told with restraint and intimacy.
Mardaani 3
Director: Gopi Puthran
Stars: Rani Mukerji, Vijay Varma
Release Date: February 27, 2026
The franchise’s darkest chapter yet sees Shivani Shivaji Roy confront organised crime with relentless urgency and moral fury.
MARCH 2026
Pati Patni Aur Woh Do
Director: Mudassar Aziz
Stars: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh
Release Date: March 4, 2026
A modern relationship comedy that thrives on confusion, comedy, and contemporary chaos—tailor-made for the Holi season.
Dhurandhar 2
Director: Aditya Dhar
Stars: Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun
Release Date: March 19, 2026
A globe-trotting espionage sequel that expands the universe with higher stakes, moral dilemmas, and brutal realism.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
Director: Geethu Mohandas
Stars: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara
Release Date: March 19, 2026
A stylised gangster drama that merges poetic visuals with ruthless power struggles—bold, unsettling, and visually striking.
Dacoit: A Love Story
Director: Shaneil Deo
Stars: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap
Release Date: March 19, 2026
This bilingual action romance blends gritty thrills with emotional depth, taking audiences across rugged landscapes and complex relationships. Its expansive storytelling and cross-lingual appeal make it one of the most talked-about films of the spring season.
Love & War
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Stars: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal
Release Date: March 20, 2026
A sweeping period drama where passion collides with politics—lavish, tragic, and operatic in scale.
APRIL 2026
Bhooth Bangla
Director: Priyadarshan
Stars: Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal
Release Date: April 2, 2026
A haunted house comedy driven by chaos, confusion, and classic ensemble humour.
Alpha
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Stars: Ayushmann Khurrana
Release Date: April 17, 2026
A cerebral sci-fi thriller exploring identity and free will in a technology-driven future.
Battle of Galwan
Director: Apoorva Lakhia
Stars: Salman Khan, Chitrangada Singh
Release Date: April 17, 2026
A war drama inspired by real events, focusing on courage, sacrifice, and frontline reality.
MID & LATE 2026
Jailer 2
Director: Nelson Dilipkumar
Stars: Rajinikanth, Fahadh Faasil
Release Date: June 12, 2026
A high-energy sequel blending action, humour, and swagger.
King
Director: Siddharth Anand
Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone
Release Date: Mid-2026
A globe-trotting action thriller mixing espionage with emotional legacy.
Ramayana: Part 1
Director: Nitesh Tiwari
Stars: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash
Release Date: Diwali 2026
A mythological epic reimagined with modern scale and global ambition.
Spirit
Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Stars: Prabhas
Release Date: Late 2026
A dark psychological drama exploring obsession, rage, and redemption.
Naagzilla
Director: Mrighdeep Singh Lamba
Stars: Kartik Aaryan, Ravi Kishan
Release Date: August 14, 2026
A fantasy comedy that blends folklore with mass entertainment.
Drishyam 3
Director: Abhishek Pathak
Stars: Ajay Devgn
Release Date: October 2, 2026
The final chapter of the iconic thriller franchise, promising mind games, suspense, and moral ambiguity.
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