Apr 17, 2026 4:44pm IST
Bollywood Producers Rush to Block 2027 Release Dates — Expected Movie Lineup For Next Year
Even though 2026 is just four months underway, Bollywood has already started charting its course for 2027. In the last three days, three high-profile films have officially announced their 2027 release dates, while many films are already eyeing release next year, underscoring the growing urgency among producers to lock in release dates well in advance.
Kartik Aaryan's creature comedy “Naagzilla,” which was initially scheduled to release during Independence Day weekend this year, will now release in cinemas six months later on Valentine's Day weekend, February 12, 2027. The Mrighdeep Singh Lamba-directed film has apparently been delayed due to extensive VFX work required. Kartik's film with Kabir Khan will also release in 2027, marking two theatrical releases for the actor next year.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's “Love & War” will arrive in theaters during the Republic Day weekend, January 21, 2027. The Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal-starrer period love story finally has a new release date following multiple delays due to a protracted production schedule. Ranbir will also have “Ramayana Part 2” on Diwali 2027, while Vicky's mythological epic “Mahavatar” is expected to hit theaters on Christmas 2027. Ranveer Singh's zombie actioner, “Pralay,” which goes on floors in September this year, is also eyeing a late-2027 release.
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Salman Khan's “Maatrubhumi” might be undergoing a different fight altogether for its release, but the superstar has already firmed up his next film. Although it hasn't been announced yet, buzz is that Salman is targeting the Eid 2027 weekend for his action entertainer with Dil Raju and Vamshi Paidipally. The yet-untitled film also stars Nayanthara, Anil Kapoor and Aravind Swami and is scheduled to go on floors this week in Mumbai.
John Abraham will return with “Force 3” on March 19, 2027. Harshvardhan Rane is pitted against him this time in the action thriller, directed by Bhav Dhulia. Rane will also have Milap Zaveri's “Uniform” releasing next year.
Ajay Devgn's “Golmaal 5” and his horror-comedy with Rohit Jugraj are also scheduled for next year. Other major Hindi releases lined up for 2027 include Akshay Kumar's “Bhagam Bhaag 2,” Ahaan Panday's action romance with Ali Abbas Zafar and Sooraj Barjatya's romantic drama, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari. Additionally, Sunny Deol's action film with “Kill” director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is also expected in 2027.
South Indian & Hollywood's Marquee Releases In 2027
The race to secure release dates well in advance, however, is not limited only to Bollywood. South Indian cinema has already scheduled marquee projects for 2027. These include Rajinikanth's “Thailaivar 173” on January 15, Sandeep Reddy Vanga's “Spirit” on March 5 and SS Rajamouli's “Varanasi” on April 7. Allu Arjun and Atlee's “Raaka” is also targeting a mega theatrical release in the second half of 2027.
The year is also packed with massive Hollywood releases. Among the most anticipated movies are “Avengers: Secret Wars,” (December 17 “Superman 2,” (July 9) “Ice Age 6,” (February 5) “Sonic The Hedgehog 4,” (March 19 “Godzilla vs Kong: Supernova,” (March 26) “Star Wars: Starfighter,” (May 28) “How To Train Your Dragon 2,” (June 11) “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,” (June 25) “The Conjuring: First Communication” (September 10) and “A Quiet Place Part 3” (July 10).
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