Kartik Aaryan starrer Naagzilla postponed, to release during Valentine’s Day weekend 2027 The much-anticipated fantasy comedy Naagzilla, backed by Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films, has officially been postponed from its earlier release date. Starring Kartik Aaryan in the lead, the film was initially slated to hit theatres on August 14, 2026, coinciding with the Independence Day weekend — a lucrative slot for big-ticket Bollywood releases. However, the makers have now decided to push the film’s release, with the new target being the Valentine’s Day weekend on February 12, 2027. Naagzilla, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, is a VFX-heavy project, with the actor playing a shape-shifting serpent. The film marks a significant collaboration between Kartik Aaryan and filmmaker-producer Karan Johar, along with producer Mahaveer Jain. It has already generated considerable buzz for its unique concept and scale. With its new release plan aligning with the Valentine’s Day weekend, Naagzilla is now expected to target a different audience segment, banking on its blend of fantasy, comedy, and romance to draw viewers to cinemas. The film’s postponement also means that it won’t be clashing with the Sunny Deol starrer Lahore 1947, which is slated to release on August 13. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the movie is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Naagzilla is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, who is known for helming the three films in the successful Fukrey f... #Day #Independence_Day #Dharma_Productions #Kartik_Aaryan #Mahaveer_Jain #Aaryan #Mrighdeep_Singh #Singh_Lamba #Day_weekend #Naagzilla_postponed
SCOOP: Awarapan 2 locks Independence Day 2026 release; Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam The Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani led Awarapan 2 is among the keenly awaited films of 2026. A sequel to Awarapan, the film has been trending on Book My Show and Instagram as the makers had earlier announced an April 3 release. Since the shoot is still pending, we have exclusively learnt that a new release date of Awarapan 2 is locked. Reliable sources confirm that Awarapan 2 is all set to hit the big screen during the Independence Day 2026 weekend. "Awarapan 2 has shaped up well as a musical intense love story with Emraan Hashmi, and Disha Patani. The makers were considering several release dates, and have finally decided on Independence Day weekend," the source told Bollywood Hungama. Awarapan 2 is presently on floors, and the shoot is expected to be wrapped up by the end of April. Following two months of post-production, the makers are all set to bring it during the festive period of Independence Day. For those unaware, Awarapan has gained a cult status over the years, with songs becoming evergreen for the cinema-going audiences. For the sequel too, the makers have recreated two songs from the original album, and they are said to be among the major highlights. Awarapan 2 is directed by Nitin Kakkar. Also Read: REVEALED: Not Emraan Hashmi or Akshay Kumar, this actor plays Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar The Revenge... #Independence_Day #locks_Independence #keenly_awaited #Emraan_Hashmi #Disha_Patani #Awarapan #Hashmi_returns #led_Awarapan #Patani_led #Independence
Aamir Khan productions’ Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol, locks Independence week release; deets inside Aamir Khan Productions has officially announced August 13, 2026, as the theatrical release date for its upcoming period drama Lahore 1947. The film will hit cinemas during the Independence Day week, aligning its release with the historical and emotional backdrop at the heart of its narrative. Lahore 1947 marks a significant first-time collaboration between Sunny Deol, director Rajkumar Santoshi, and producer Aamir Khan. The project has already generated considerable anticipation, not only for its subject matter but also for bringing together creative forces who have individually shaped some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable films. Recently, Aamir Khan also shared a personal moment connected to the film, one that has gained deeper meaning following the passing of veteran actor Dharmendra. Speaking about the experience, he said, “I'm fortunate I got to spend some time with him (Dharamji). In fact, Lahore, the film we've made with Sunny, I had the good fortune of showing him the film. So he's seen the film. It's not released yet, of course. But I was so glad because this was one of his favorite scripts. I'm so glad he got to see the film. ”The film boasts a strong ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, and Abhimanyu Singh. The music is composed by AR Rahman, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar, adding further weight to the... #Aamir_Khan #deets_inside #Independence_Day #Sunny_Deol #Khan_Productions #announced_August #locks_Independence #Independence_week #productions’_Lahore #drama_Lahore
EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan’s Battle Of Galwan to release on Independence Day 2026 Earlier in the day, Bollywood Hungama announced that the much-awaited film, Battle Of Galwan, might not be able to make it on April 17, as scheduled. The news went viral as soon as it went live. We now bring to you another exciting update – the new release date of the Salman Khan-starrer. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Battle Of Galwan has indeed been postponed and it’ll now release on August 14, 2026. Salman Khan and the makers are of the opinion that it would be a better date since India’s Independence Day falls on August 15. The patriotic sentiment will be at an all-time high and Battle Of Galwan would be an ideal flick to watch in this period. ”The source further said, “The makers are expected to shortly announce the new release date of Battle Of Galwan officially. ”Earlier, Bollywood Hungama, in its article, carried a quote from a source who explained the reason for the delay, “The shoot is not yet over and the reshoot is taking more time than expected. From Monday, February 9, a one-week schedule will commence in the Golden Tobacco Factory in Mumbai. After this schedule gets over, a few more days of shooting are left and by February-end, it’ll be a wrap. ”The source further said, “Director Apoorva Lakhia will begin editing the reshot portions. And that’s not all. As per the rules, Battle Of Galwan needs to be shown to the Ministry of Defence and this process might also take time. D... #Battle #EXCLUSIVE #Salman_Khan #Salman_Khan-starrer #Bollywood_Hungama #Galwan #Independence_Day #much-awaited_film #Hungama_announced #April
