7 Most Awaited Bollywood Movies Releasing In Second Half Of 2026: Dhamaal 4, Mirzapur The Film, King, & More

Dhamaal 4 is an upcoming Bollywood adventure-comedy set to release in theatres on July 10, 2026. Directed by Indra Kumar, the film marks the fourth installment in the hit Dhamaal franchise and continues the story after Total Dhamaal (2019). The official trailer is scheduled to drop on June 12, 2026. This time, the iconic gang returns for another chaotic journey, chasing a mysterious “W” treasure map in search of the legendary “Treasure of Life,” promising a fun-filled ride packed with madness and laughter. 

This highly anticipated Hindi-language spy action thriller is a major addition to the expanding YRF Spy Universe. Positioned as India’s first female-led spy spectacle, the film follows two deadly female assassins who join forces to take down a ruthless nemesis. It stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles, with Bobby Deol as the main antagonist and Anil Kapoor in a pivotal part, while Hrithik Roshan is set to appear in a special cameo as Agent Kabir. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 3, 2026. 

Mirzapur: The Movie is set for a worldwide theatrical release on September 4, 2026, marking a historic moment as one of the first major Indian streaming series to expand into a standalone feature film. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, the film reunites the original ensemble cast, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya and Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, along with Divyenndu returning as Munna Bhaiya. The movie also introduces new additions, with Jitendra Kumar stepping in as Bablu Pandit, alongside Ravi Kishan, while Abhishek Banerjee, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal, and Shriya Pilgaonkar reprise their iconic roles, promising a powerful cinematic extension of the beloved series.

Vvan: Force of the Forest is an upcoming folklore thriller set to release in theatres on August 28, 2026, coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan weekend. Produced by Balaji Telefilms in collaboration with TVF Motion Pictures, the film explores a gripping, mystical narrative. It follows a rational city man who defies local taboos by entering his ancestral village’s forbidden forest, only to awaken a powerful divine force. As chaos unfolds, he must embrace powers beyond logic to save his people from destruction. Expanding the universe, the makers also introduced a graphic comic titled The Legend of Vvan at Mumbai Comic Con ahead of the film’s release.

King is an upcoming Hindi-language action thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan, slated for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026. Directed by Siddharth Anand and co-written by Sujoy Ghosh, the film is one of the most anticipated releases of the year and also marks the big-screen debut of Suhana Khan. The storyline is said to be a gritty, high-octane action drama, drawing inspiration from the 1994 French cult classic Léon: The Professional, promising an intense and stylized cinematic experience.

Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace is an upcoming patriotic war drama starring Salman Khan, now tentatively scheduled for a theatrical release on August 14, 2026. Originally titled Battle of Galwan, the film was renamed to reflect a broader message of peace while addressing geopolitical sensitivities. Inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, the story highlights the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers in extreme high-altitude conditions. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film features Salman Khan in a role inspired by real-life war hero Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, promising a powerful and emotional cinematic experience.

Ramayana: Part One is an upcoming epic mythological live-action film set to release in theatres on November 6, 2026, during the Diwali festival weekend. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and written by Shridhar Raghavan, the film marks the first chapter of an ambitious two-part cinematic adaptation of the ancient Indian epic. Featuring a grand pan-Indian cast, it stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita, and Yash as Ravana, with Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, and Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, promising a visually spectacular and emotionally powerful retelling.