Bollywood’s 2026 lineup promises an exciting mix of star-studded blockbusters, sequels, pan-India spectacles, and ambitious projects across genres. Fans can look forward to action-packed thrillers, patriotic dramas, romantic epics, and mythological adaptations.
Ikkis – January 1
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis stars Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra in his final film. The war drama explores the heroism of Indian soldiers during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, combining realistic battle sequences with emotional storytelling.
Border 2 – January 23
Releasing over the Republic Day weekend, Border 2 brings together Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, and Sonam Bajwa in a patriotic war saga. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film balances thrilling action with deep emotional arcs.
Dhurandhar 2 – March 19
The globe-trotting spy thriller sees Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt reunite under Aditya Dhar’s direction. With international espionage and high-octane action, it’s set to be a pan-India spectacle.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups – March 19
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, this gangster-action thriller stars Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, and Huma Qureshi. Shot in Kannada and English, with dubs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, it promises intense action, stylish visuals, and layered drama.
Alpha – April 17
A female-led spy thriller from Yash Raj Films starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and Bobby Deol. Alpha is one of the first big-budget female-centric action films with pan-India appeal, combining high-stakes espionage with cinematic flair.
Battle of Galwan – April 17
Salman Khan leads this patriotic war drama, supported by Chitrangda Singh, Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, and Angad Bedi. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, showcasing bravery, sacrifice, and national pride through realistic battle sequences.
Love & War – August/September
Directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this period romantic drama stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. The film reunites Bhansali with Ranbir, while also bringing Alia and Vicky together in a visually stunning narrative, set for release around Independence Day.
Ramayana: Part 1 – November 6
One of 2026’s most ambitious projects, this mythological epic is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, with Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The ensemble cast also includes Kajal Aggarwal and Rakul Preet Singh. Featuring music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer and VFX by DNEG, the film is aimed at a global audience with dubbed versions in multiple languages.
From pan-India spectacles like Toxic and Dhurandhar 2 to patriotic dramas like Border 2 and Battle of Galwan, star-studded romances like Love & War, and epic mythological storytelling in Ramayana: Part 1, Bollywood in 2026 promises high production values, cutting-edge VFX, and a thrilling mix of genres for audiences across India and beyond.