The highly anticipated trailer launch for the upcoming romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai faced an unexpected setback on Thursday.
Fans and media contingents who had gathered in Mumbai for the grand event were left disappointed when the makers officially announced its cancellation. The cancellation was attributed to an unforeseen technical glitch during the final stages of the trailer’s rendering and formatting setup.
Digital Rollout Paused as Creators Ask for Patience
In a move that caught trade analysts by surprise, production house Tips Industries Films confirmed that the promotional video will not see a digital rollout on social media or streaming platforms immediately either.
The creative team, led by veteran comedy director David Dhawan, opted to completely freeze the digital launch rather than risk uploading a compromised cut. Representatives have asked eager cinephiles and fan clubs to remain patient, indicating that the promotional video’s debut will likely be pushed back by a few days while technical engineers iron out the system issues.
High Stakes for David Dhawan’s Last Directorial Outing
The sudden delay has only amplified the intense curiosity surrounding the project, which carries significant emotional weight as it is billed to be the final directorial venture of David Dhawan’s legendary filmmaking career. Marking the third major collaboration between the director and his son, Varun Dhawan following successful commercial runs with Main Tera Hero and Judwaa 2 the family entertainer is carrying massive box office expectations. A brief pre-trailer teaser released earlier this week had already set a chaotic tone, hinting at a high-energy mix of mistaken identities and traditional situational humor.
Summer Box Office Race Intends to Stay on Track
Despite the trailer roadblock, the marketing team maintains that the theatrical release calendar for the star-studded rom-com remains firmly unaffected. Featuring a fresh and vibrant lead pairing of Varun Dhawan alongside Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, the narrative reportedly subverts classic relationship tropes when a chaotic romance abroad gets upended by shocking home-front twists.
Supported by a heavy ensemble cast including Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever, and Mouni Roy, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is locked to kick off its summer box office run across theaters nationwide on June 5, 2026.