India's cinemas are buzzing with record-breaking openings, strategic date swaps, and must-watch teasers. Here's the latest:
Saiyaara Delivers Mohit Suri's Biggest Opening
Without any star-studded PR blitz, debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda helped Saiyaara roar to life with an estimated ₹20 crore opening day—surpassing Mohit Suri's 2014 hit Ek Villain (₹16 crore).
Early bookings for Saturday suggest another ₹20 crore haul, and packed Sunday shows hint at a ₹60 crore opening weekend.
With no major rival this week, Saiyaara looks poised to clear the ₹100 crore mark by next weekend.
Release Date Juggle: Dhurandhar vs. The Raja Saheb
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar was set for 5 December 2025, a date that clashed with Prabhas's The Raja Saheb.
Now, The Raja Saheb has shifted—first from 10 April to 5 December, and now to 9 January 2026 (Pongal week)—clearing the path for Dhurandhar to enjoy a solo release.
A Shahid Kapoor–Vishal Bhardwaj collaboration is also rumored for 5 December, but nothing's confirmed yet.
Clash Alert: War 2 vs. Coolie
War 2
Hrithik Roshan
Coolie
Rajinikanth
Both Hrithik Roshan's War 2 and the Rajinikanth–led Coolie deserve unchallenged premieres—but they'll now share the December window.
North-Indian distributor PEN Marudhar has teamed up for Coolie, even employing Aamir Khan and Rajinikanth in a quirky promo.
Meanwhile, War 2 is gearing up to drop its 2 minute 39 second trailer on 23 July, possibly alongside teasers for Atlee's Thamma and Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur.
Teasers on the Horizon: Vash Level 2
A Gujarati-language teaser for Vash Level 2 (with English subtitles) has leaked online, hinting at a dark thriller where multiple women are manipulated into crimes.
Even without a Hindi dub, fans are eager enough to hunt down subtitled screenings.
What's Next?
From surprise smash openings to last-minute date dances, the next few months promise nonstop action—both on screen and in the release calendar. Buckle up!
