Upcoming Indian Movies 2026: The Ultimate List (Ramayana, King, Toxic & More)
- Vishal waghela
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
If you thought the box office battles of 2025 were messy, 2026 is about to enter its villain era. We aren’t just looking at "movies"; we are staring at a lineup so chaotic it’s going to break the BookMyShow servers. From Shah Rukh Khan facing off against "hate campaigns" to the Ramayana finally becoming a reality, the timeline is already spiralling. Forget the "pan-India" debate—2026 is about global domination. If you aren't saving money for IMAX tickets yet, the math isn't mathing.
The Box Office Monsters
Ramayana
The Facts: Nitesh Tiwari is helming this two-part saga with Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravan. Music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
The Insider Take: Hans Zimmer in Bollywood? That’s a cultural reset. But let’s be real, if the VFX looks even slightly like a video game, the internet will roast it alive.
King
The Facts: SRK teams up with Sujoy Ghosh and Siddharth Anand. The cast includes Suhana Khan and practically "everyone under the sky."
The Insider Take: The discourse is already exhausting. People are obsessing over F1 outfits instead of the plot. But a Sujoy Ghosh script with SRK’s swagger? That’s a lethal combo if they pull it off.
Toxic
The Facts: Yash’s first film post-KGF. Directed by Geetu Mohandas. Billed as a "fairy tale for grownups."
The Insider Take: Three years of silence and delays have people spiraling. Is Yash ghost-directing? Who knows. But we will all be seated regardless.
The equels & Universes (Franchise Fatigue? Never.)
Dhurandhar 2
The Facts: Following the massive (fictional context) success of Dhurandhar, the sequel tracks Jaskirat’s origin story and the ISI infiltration plot.
The Insider Take: The first one opened the floodgates for discourse. Part 2 needs to stop being "thanda" and let the ghayal sher (Ranveer) roar.
Drishyam 3
The Facts: Directed by Jeethu Joseph. The Hindi version is banned from releasing before the Malayalam original.
The Insider Take: This pettiness is exactly the drama I live for. Jeethu Joseph gatekeeping the release schedule is a power move.
"Georgekutty" memes will return to your feed faster than you can say "2nd October."
Alpha
The Facts: Alia Bhatt leads the YRF Spy Universe’s first all-female actioner. Directed by Shiv Rawail.
The Insider Take: After War 2 flopped (per context), the stakes are high. If this is just "Pathaan with women," we are gagged—and not in a good way.
Dark Horses (Don't Sleep On These)
Love and War: SLB directing Ranbir, Alia, and Vicky Kaushal. A period romance that might just be the aesthetic cleanse we need.
Happy Patel: Aamir Khan and Vir Das in a spy comedy? It’s giving Austin Powers meets Delhi Belly.
Ikkis: Sriram Raghavan doing a war biopic with Agastya Nanda. Technically proficient and potentially heartbreaking.
The "TL;DR" Snippet
2026 Movie Release Cheatsheet Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash | Status: Confirmed | Hype: 10/10 King: Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan | Director: Sujoy Ghosh | Genre: Action Thriller Toxic: Yash, Geetu Mohandas | Release: 2026 | Controversy: High (Delays) Alpha: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari | Universe: YRF Spy Universe Love & War: Ranbir, Alia, Vicky | Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Dhurandhar 2: Ranveer Singh | Genre: Spy/Action Sequel Drishyam 3: Mohanlal (Mal) / Ajay Devgn (Hin) | Note: Malayalam releases first.
Fans Also Asked
What are the biggest Bollywood movies releasing in 2026?
The biggest releases include Ramayana, Shah Rukh Khan’s King, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War. It’s essentially a clash of the titans.
Is Yash’s movie Toxic releasing in 2026?
Yes, after significant delays, Toxic is slated for 2026. The "fairy tale for grownups" is finally hitting screens, so the wait is nearly over.
Will Salman Khan have a movie in 2026?
Salman Khan is teaming up with director Apoorva Lakhia for The Battle of Galwan. It’s a risky move given the director's track record, but Bhai fans are optimistic.
When is Drishyam 3 Hindi release date? The Hindi version of Drishyam 3 will only release after the Malayalam version hits theaters in the first half of 2026. Ajay Devgn fans will have to wait for Mohanlal to set the benchmark first.
