Dharmendra's Yamla Pagla Deewana Set For Re-Release As Tribute To He-Man Of Bollywood - Report

The demise of veteran actor Dharmendra on November 24 left the entire cine industry in a state of shock. The He-Man of Bollywood died at the age of 89. More than a month later, his popular 2011 film Yamla

Pagla Deewana is reportedly set to return to cinemas as a tribute to the legendary actor.

Dharmendra's Yamla Pagla Deewana to re-release as tribute to He-Man of Bollywood

As per a source close to Bollywood Hungama, re-release is meant to honour Dharmendra, who was loved by audiences across generations and made a lasting mark in Indian cinema. The source said,“The re-release of Yamla Pagla Deewana will serve as a tribute to the man who was unanimously loved and who left an indelible mark in the world of cinema. The film seems apt for a re-run as it’s not very old, still looks fresh and entertaining and also stars Dharmendra along with his two sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.”

Yamla Pagla Deewana to re-release on...

The source also shared that the release date has been changed. The source added,“Earlier, the plan was to re-release Yamla Pagla Deewana this Friday, December 19. But due to the Dhurandhar wave, NH Studioz, which holds the rights to the film, has decided to change the plan. Yamla Pagla Deewana is now expected to arrive in cinemas on January 1, 2026. A final decision will be taken in a few days from now.”ALSO READ: Dharmendra Confessed Love To Hema Malini On Sets Of Sholay, Reveals Director Ramesh Sippy: He Drank A Little And...

About Yamla Pagla Deewana

Directed by Samir Karnik, Yamla Pagla Deewana gets its name from the famous song Main Jat Yamla Pagla Deewana from the 1975 film Pratigya, which also starred Dharmendra. A remixed version of the song was included in the film and became quite popular. The story follows an Indian living in Canada who travels to Banaras to find his estranged father and brother. The three then head to Punjab, where a series of funny situations unfold as they try to help the younger brother win over the woman he loves while dealing with her unusual family.

Dharmendra's last film

Dharmendra's last film - Ikkis - a war drama, and Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda and Akshay Kumar's Niece Simar Bhatia will be the late actor's swansong. It will be released in theatres on December 25,2025.