2026 is finally here! This year is going to be filled with multiple big-budget movie releases in theatres. From Dhurandhar 2 to Ramayana: Part 1, audiences will witness several big-ticket films on the silver
screen. Apart from that, they will get a chance to watch fresh pairs in movies. Ranbir Kapoor is working for the first time with Sai Pallavi in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1. On the other hand, Kartik has collaborated with Sreeleela on Anurag Basu's upcoming musical love story. Besides them, there are a few new pairs that you will watch in 2026 on the big screen.
Fresh on-screen pairs of 2026
Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi
Nitesh Tiwari's
Ramayana: Part 1 marks Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's union. They are working together for the first time on a movie. While Ranbir will be seen as Lord Ram, the actress essays the role of Goddess Sita in the mythological epic. Apart from them, Ramayana: Part 1 stars Ravi Dubey as Laxman, Yash as Ravan and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.
The movie is scheduled for a big-screen release Diwali 2026.
Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi
Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi have teamed up for the first time for Priyadarshan's movie. The actors have been paired together for
Bhooth Bangla. Last year, the actress showed her comic skills in
Bhool Chuk Maaf with Rajkummar Rao. On the other hand, Akshay is already known for his great comic timing. It will be interesting to see how their pairing works in this horror comedy.
Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela
Kartik Aaryan will be seen sharing screen space with Sreeleela in Anurag Basu's upcoming movie. The actor has been romantically paired opposite the actress in an untitled musical love story. Helmed by Anurag, the film was initially set to release on Diwali 2025 and now it is expected to arrive in 2026.
Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri
Shahid Kapoor will be seen alongside Triptii Dimri in
O'Romeo. This film marks their first professional collaboration. The film is being directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It will be interesting for audiences to watch this fresh pairing on the big screen.
Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur
Apart from the above-mentioned actors, we will see Siddhant Chaturvedi pair on-screen with Mrunal Thakur for the first time. The actors will be seen romancing each other in
Do Deewane Seher Mein. Directed by Ravi Udyawar, the romantic drama has been produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It will be releasing in theatres on February 20, 2026.
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannah Bhatia will also be seen together on the big screen in
Vvan. The folk thriller is set for a theatrical release on May 15, 2026. It has been directed by Anurabh Kumar and Deepak Mishra.
Vedang Raina-Sharvari
Vedang Raina and Sharvari are ready to team up for the first time for Imtiaz Ali's next. The first schedule of the film reportedly took place in Punjab. The duo had even shared glimpses from the Golden Temple where they seeked blessings from the almighty.
Stay tuned to this space for more updates!