Upcoming Bollywood Movie Releases In May 2026: Raja Shivaji, Chand Mera Dil, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do And More

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is summer in India and theatres will be filled with interesting movies that cater to the family audience. From the historical drama Raja Shivaji starring Riteish Deshmukh to the devotional movie Krishnavataram, the audience will be spoilt for choice. Not to forget, Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh and Wamiqa Gabbi’s Pati Patni Aur Woh Do arrives in theatres too. David Dhawan returns to the big screen with his directorial, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Take a look at the Bollywood theatrical releases in May 2026.

Raja Shivaji - May 1

As the title suggests, Raja Shivaji pays a cinematic tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, it follows his journey towards Swarajya. The film stars him as Shivaji. Raja Shivaji also features Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj (Shivaji Maharaj's brother), Sachin Khedekar as Shahaji Raje Bhosale, Bhagyashree as Jijabai, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum (Adilshah's wife), Fardeen Khan as Shah Jahan, Jitendra Joshi as Pant, Amol Gupte as Adilshah and Genelia Deshmukh as Sai Bai.

Ek Din - May 1

Ek Din, starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, is produced by Aamir Khan. Directed by Sunil Pandey, the romantic drama is set in Japan and follows the story of Meera, who is diagnosed with a rare medical condition, Transient Global Amnesia. She visits Japan with Junaid’s character and he has only 24 hours to make memories with her. Kunal Kapoor also plays a pivotal role in Ek Din.

Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart - May 7

Krishnavataram, starring Siddharth Gupta and Sanskruti Jayana, has been directed by Hardik Gajjar. The first chapter of a three-part cinematic franchise, it celebrates and honours Lord Krishna. The film is presented and produced by Sajan Raj Kurup and Shobha Sant (Creativeland Studios Entertainment) along with Poonam Shroff and Parth Gajjar (Athasrikatha Motion Pictures).

Aakhri Sawal - May 8

Aakhri Sawal is touted to offer a never-before-seen glimpse into the history of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS. The film is Abhijeet Mohan Warang. Presented by Nikhil Nanda, the film is produced by Nikhil Nanda and Sanjay Dutt, and co-produced by Puneet Nanda, Dr. Deepak Singh, Gaurav Dubey, and Ujjwal Anand. Aakhri Sawal stars Sanjay Dutt, Sameera Reddy and many others.

Daadi Ki Shaadi - May 8

Daadi Ki Shaadi is said to be a celebration of family, the quirks, the chaos, the secrets, and the unconditional love. Sarath Kumar makes his Hindi directorial debut. Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, Sadia Khateeb and debutant Riddhima Kapoor Sahni form the cast of Daadi Ki Shaadi.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do - May 15

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do follows the story of Prajapati Pandey, played by Ayushmann Khurrana, who is surrounded by three women – Rakul Preet Singh, Sara Ali Khan and Wamiqa Gabbi. It is a spiritual sequel of Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar, and Ananya Panday’s Pati Patni Aur Woh. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film is produced by T-Series head Bhushan Kumar along with B R Studios, with creative production by Juno Chopra.

Bandar - May 22

Bandar is helmed by Anurag Kashyap. It is a dark thriller that touches upon societal issues. The film has been penned by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee. Bandar had premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025 in the Special Presentation category. The cast includes Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Raj B Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Sapna Pabbi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Riddhi Sen, and Nagesh Bhosle.

Chand Mera Dil - May 22

Chand Mera Dil follows the intertwined lives of engineering students as they navigate academic challenges, forge friendships, and discover themselves in university.’ Ananya plays the role of Chandni and Lakshya is Aarav. Presented by Dharma Productions, Vivek Soni-directed Chand Mera Dil is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Marijke deSouza.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai - May 22

Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai stars Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde in the lead. It is directed by David Dhawan. The film has a strong supporting cast, including Maniesh Paul, Kubbra Sait, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy and Chunky Panday. It features Varun as Jassi, Mrunal as Baani and Pooja as Preet. The rom-com's trailer is expected to launch soon.

Which film are you excited to watch in May?