Bollywood— in 2026 coming with high-voltage action dramas, sequels and love sagas as well as pan-India projects. The big stars – Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol or for that matter Alia Bhatt are ready with big releases.
Several other movies are slated to release on holiday weekends, such as Diwali, Eid, Christmas and Republic Day so 2026 looks like a busy year for movie janta. This article covers the most Bollywood Movies Releasing in 2026 their release dates, cast, story, and budget details, based on confirmed updates till December 2025.
Bollywood Movies Releasing in 2026
1. Ramayana: Part 1 – Ranbir, Sai Pallavi & Yash | Diwali 2026
- Director: Nitesh Tiwari
- Budget: ₹600+ crore (one of the biggest ever)
- Genre: Mythology / Epic Drama
- Release Date: Diwali 2026
- Cast:
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- Ranbir Kapoor as Rama
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Yash as Ravana
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana
Story:
The work depicts the beginning of Ramayana about Rama’s exile, travails and influence of duty and devotion.
The film will be a heavy on VFX, with huge sets and a pan-India release in multiple languages.
Why it is special:
It’s likely to be one of the largest Bollywood productions ever, with international visuals and an immense cast.
2. King – Shah Rukh Khan’s Action Thriller | Christmas 2026
- Director: Sujoy Ghosh
- Budget: ₹200 crore
- Genre: Action / Crime Thriller
- Release Date: Christmas 2026
- Cast:
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- Shah Rukh Khan
- Suhail Nayyar
- Abhishek Bachchan (villain)
- Mahira Khan
Story:
SRK stars as a mentor character to a younger man entangled in the world of crime. Some of the themes in City Zero are loyalty, revenge and emotional attachments.
It includes big action scenes designed by Anbariv.
Why fans are excited:
This will be SRK’s comeback to full action after Jawan.
3. Border 2 – Sunny Deol Returns | Republic Day 2026
- Director: Anurag Singh
- Budget: ₹150 crore
- Genre: War / Patriotism
- Release Date: January 23, 2026 (Republic Day weekend)
- Cast:
- Sunny Deol
- Varun Dhawan
- Diljit Dosanjh
- Ahan Shetty
- Special appearances by Jackie Shroff and others
Story:
The Border 2 is based on the 1971 Indo-Pak war. It shows courage, sacrifice, and teamwork of Indian soldiers.Filming took place in Rajasthan and Ladakh.
Why it matters:
It is the spiritual sequel to the classic Border (1997).
4. Love & War – Ranbir, Alia & Vicky | Eid 2026
- Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Budget: ₹300 crore
- Genre: Period Romance / War Drama
- Release Date: Eid 2026 (March 20)
- Cast:
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Alia Bhatt
- Vicky Kaushal
Story:
It is a love story that takes place during war. Bhansali’s sets, costumes, and music will be grand and emotional. Expect big musical numbers and deep emotional scenes.
Why it is special:
First time SLB is making a love story with this trio, and Arijit Singh has major songs.
5. Bhediya 2 – Varun Dhawan’s Horror-Comedy Sequel | August 14, 2026
- Director: Amar Kaushik
- Budget: ₹200 crore
- Genre: Horror / Comedy / Fantasy
- Release Date: August 14, 2026
- Cast:
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- Varun Dhawan
- Shraddha Kapoor
- Madhuri Dixit
Story:
Varun returns as the werewolf Bhaskar. The film builds the Stree universe with further folklore-inspired, horror-comedy.
Why fans are excited:
The original Bhediya really worked and this sequel links more of the characters together.
6. Awarapan 2 – Emraan Hashmi Returns| April 3, 2026
- Director: Mohit Suri
- Budget: ₹100 crore
- Genres: Crime / Drama / Thriller
- Release Date: April 3, 2026
- Cast:
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- Emraan Hashmi
- Tabu
- Mrunal Thakur
Story:
Shivam as Emraan returns to a darker world of crime, guilt, and redemption. The story has emotional depth and stylish action.
Why it stands out:
Fans loved the 2007 original, and this is a modern upgrade.
Other Bollywood Films Coming in 2026
- Tu Yaa Main – February 13, 2026
Psychological thriller starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor.
- Jana Nayagan – January 9, 2026
Vijay’s political action film (Hindi dubbed).
- Rahu Ketu – January 16, 2026
Fantasy comedy featuring Varun Sharma & Pulkit Samrat.
- Mardaani 3 – 2026 (TBD)
Rani Mukerji returns as Shivani in this crime thriller.
- Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari – Good Friday 2026
Romantic comedy starring Varun Dhawan & Janhvi Kapoor.
Final Summary: Why 2026 Is Big for Bollywood?
2026 is one of the strongest years in bollywood with:
✔ Massive mythological films
✔ Action thrillers from best of the best stars
✔ Sequels with huge fan bases
✔ Big festival releases
✔ Movies in pan-indiatna with multi-lguage releases
It’s a year filled with excitement, from Ramayana to King.