From ‘Dhurandhar 2’ to ‘Ramayan’: Hindi Films to Look Forward to in 2026 |
If 2025 has been about recalibration for Hindi cinema, 2026 is shaping up to be a statement year , one with ambition, legacy and reinvention.From war epics to mythological spectacles to franchises to star driven tentpoles – this year has everything for everyone. Here’s a closer look at some of the most anticipated Hindi films of 2026 Ikkis: A War Hero’s Story, Told Through a New Lens
One of the most intriguing projects on the 2026 calendar is Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan a filmmaker best known for his mastery over noir, This time he steps into the biographical war drama space, telling the story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, one of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardees.The film stars Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat,, also what makes the film special is it will be veteran actor Dhamrendra’s final film. He passed away before he could see the final film. Ikkis is expected to focus on character, courage and consequences through Raghavan’s cinematic grammar.If executed as envisioned, this could be one of the most emotionally resonant films of the year.Border 2: Revisiting a Defining War NarrativeFew films have been able to occupy a space in the earts of cinemagoers like JP Dutta’s Border. The film told the lesser known story of 1971 Battle of Longewala. Now after 3 decades the sequel of the film is all set to hit the theaters in January 2026. ,Headlined by Sunny Deol, the face most closely associated with the franchise, Border 2 also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, while there are reports about Akshaye Khanna, Suniel Shetty and Sudesh Berry also making a cameo appearance bringing together multiple generations of actors. Mardaani 3: Shivani Shivaji Roy ReturnsThe Mardaani franchise has quietly become one of Hindi cinema’s most respected female-led action series. With Mardaani 3, Rani Mukerji returns once again as Shivani Shivaji Roy, the uncompromising police officer who refuses to play by convenient rules. At a time when female lef films are often burdened with expectations beyond story telling, Mardaani franchise remains focussed as a gritty cop drama driven by character and not spectacle. Dhurandhar 2: The Sequel Everyone Is Waiting For Given the historic box office run of Dhurandhar, the expectations from the sequel are sky high, slated to release on 19th March 2026. The decision to split the film into parts was a very last minute one but the decision is expected to pay good returns. . Directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, the sequel is expected to set cash registers ringing for a very long time
