Imtiaz Ali Is 'Grateful' As Main Vaapas Aaunga Opens Overseas Bookings Before India Amid High Demand

The excitement surrounding Main Vaapas Aaunga continues to grow at an extraordinary pace, with audiences across the globe eagerly awaiting the release of this Imtiaz Ali directorial. The film has not only captured the attention in India but has also sparked massive international anticipation, especially in the North America (US & Canada) market.

In a rare move for a Hindi film, the advance bookings in North America (US & Canada) will open on June 5, much earlier than in India, owing to the demand and excitement from audiences overseas. The response reflects the global appeal of Imtiaz Ali’s storytelling and the growing anticipation for what promises to be one of the most emotional and relevant cinematic experiences of the year.

Main Vaapas Aaunga

has already captured hearts with its moving trailer and soul-stirring soundtrack leaving audiences excited to witness the world of this film- the world of love, longing and belonging. That apart, it is already ranked No.1 in IMDb’s Most Anticipated Movies List.

Speaking about the international response, director Imtiaz Ali said, “Overseas advance bookings opening earlier because of public demand is very special for us. I’m deeply grateful for the connection people are already feeling with Main Vaapas Aaunga ahead of its release on the 12th of June.”

Main Vaapas Aaunga stars Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari Wagh, and Vedang Raina in key roles. It also reunites the legendary trio of A.R. Rahman, Irshad Kamil, and Imtiaz Ali. The trio collaborated on some of the most acclaimed Hindi film soundtracks of the past decade. Their major projects together include Rockstar, Highway, Tamasha and Amar Singh Chamkila. Rockstar marked the first time all three worked together, with the soundtrack going on to become one of the most-celebrated albums in contemporary Hindi cinema.

Produced by Birla Studios & Applause Entertainment and Mohit Choudhary & Shibasish Sarkar, this Window Seat Films production will release in cinemas on 12th June 2026. Music is on Tips Music and Birla Studios will release it worldwide.