Introduction
With the first half of 2026 already delivering hits like Dhurandhar 2 and Alpha, Bollywood’s back half of the year is stacked with even bigger swings — a mythological epic years in the making, Shah Rukh Khan’s big-screen debut alongside his daughter, and long-awaited franchise continuations. Here are the 10 truly upcoming Bollywood releases worth marking on your calendar right now.
Genre, Platform
- Genre: Action, Drama, Mythology, Crime Thriller, Horror-Comedy, Romance
- Platform: Theatrical release across India
1. Vvan
Release: August 28, 2026 Sidharth Malhotra stars opposite Tamannaah Bhatia in this mythological thriller, one of the more intriguing genre mashups on the year’s release calendar.
2. Khosla Ka Ghosla 2
Release: August 28, 2026 A sequel 20 years in the making to the beloved 2006 comedy-drama, bringing back the property’s signature blend of family comedy and social satire.
3. Mirzapur (The Movie)
Release: September 4, 2026 | Director: Gurmeet Singh The hit Amazon Prime series makes the jump to the big screen, produced by Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios — one of the most anticipated series-to-film transitions in recent Indian streaming history.
4. Haiwaan
Release: September 11, 2026 | Director: Priyadarshan Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan star in Priyadarshan’s Hindi remake of his own Malayalam film Oppam, bringing a proven thriller concept to a new, star-studded cast.
5. Udta Teer
Release: September 11, 2026 Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan lead this comedy, adding some lighter counterprogramming to the same release weekend as Haiwaan.
6. Drishyam 3
Release: October 2, 2026 | Star: Ajay Devgn Ajay Devgn returns for the third chapter in one of Bollywood’s most acclaimed suspense-thriller franchises, continuing Vijay Salgaonkar’s story.
7. Raftaar
Release: October 16, 2026 Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh headline this drama, streaming via Amazon Prime — a strong pairing of two of the industry’s most respected performers.
8. Ramayana: Part 1
Release: November 8, 2026 (Part 2 in 2027) | Director: Nitesh Tiwari Touted as the biggest Indian film ever made, this two-part mythological epic stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, with music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
9. King
Release: December 24, 2026 | Director: Siddharth Anand Shah Rukh Khan returns in an action-packed role marking his big-screen collaboration with daughter Suhana Khan in her debut, alongside Deepika Padukone and Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist. Backed by Red Chillies Entertainment on a reported ₹350 crore budget.
10. Shakti Shalini
Release: December 24, 2026 | Star: Aneet Padda The newest entry in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, releasing the same day as King and continuing the successful shared-universe formula behind hits like Stree and Bhediya.
Why These Films Matter
- A genuinely stacked back half of 2026 — from September through December, nearly every month has a major theatrical event.
- Streaming and theatrical are colliding — Mirzapur’s jump from series to film, and Raftaar’s Amazon Prime partnership, show how blurred the line between OTT and theatrical has become.
- Franchise power is strong — Drishyam 3, Khosla Ka Ghosla 2, and Shakti Shalini all lean on beloved, established properties.
- Ramayana is a true event film — its scale, international crew, and two-part structure make it one of the most ambitious Indian films ever attempted.
Recommendations — Catch Up Before These Releases
- Drishyam and Drishyam 2 — essential viewing before Drishyam 3 continues the saga.
- Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006) — revisit the original before its 20-years-later sequel.
- Mirzapur (Seasons 1–3, Amazon Prime) — catch up on the series before it hits theaters.
- Oppam (2016) — Priyadarshan’s original Malayalam film, before its Hindi remake Haiwaan.
- Stree and Bhediya — for context on the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe before Shakti Shalini.
Conclusion
The rest of 2026 is shaping up to deliver some of Bollywood’s biggest swings yet — sequels to beloved franchises, a genre-blurring series-to-film adaptation, and a mythological epic with global-scale ambitions. Whether you’re most excited for Ramayana’s grand scope or King’s father-daughter milestone, there’s a packed calendar ahead worth watching closely.