The initial month of the upcoming year is set to establish the atmosphere for Bollywood in 2026. As India prepares to commemorate Republic Day on January
26, filmmakers are ready to showcase their finest efforts to captivate audiences still enjoying the holiday spirit. To maximize every weekend, directors and production companies have secured release dates for their films. The first of January 2026 will see the release of Dharmendra’s final movie, Ikkis, in cinemas. Later in the month, Sunny Deol will debut alongside Border 2, featuring Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Additionally, January 2026 marks the return of Imran Khan after a ten-year break with Happy Patel, produced by his uncle Aamir Khan’s studio. Check out the Bollywood theatrical releases in January 2026.
Ikkis – January 1, 2026
Ikkis chronicles the life of Arun Khetarpal, from his commissioning into the 17 Poona Horse regiment post his graduation from the Indian Military Academy to his valorous deeds during the Battle of Basantar in December 1971. Directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Maddock Films, this film introduces Akshay Kumar’s niece, Simar Bhatia. Agastya Nanda, the grandson of legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, will make his big-screen debut following his initial film The Archies, which premiered on Netflix. The cast also includes Jaideep Ahlawat, Deepak Dobriyal, and others in significant roles. Ikkis is Dharmendra’s final cinematic appearance.
Rahu Ketu - January 16, 2026
Rahu Ketu, directed by Vipul Garg, stars Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, and Shalini Pandey. Brought to you by Zee Studios and produced in collaboration with BLive Productions, this romantic comedy promises a delightful and humorous exploration of astrology. The narrative revolves around Rahu and Ketu, two bewildered individuals born from the magical notebook of writer Churu Lal, who embark on a chaotic quest to reclaim it from the cunning Meenu Taxi.
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos - January 16, 2026
Imran Khan is returning to the screen after a ten-year hiatus with Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. Featuring Aamir Khan, Mona Singh, Mithila Palkar, Sharib Hashmi, and others, this spy-comedy offers a lighthearted and unique perspective on the espionage genre. Directed by Vir Das, the film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions.
One Two Cha Cha Chaa - January 16, 2026
Produced by Pellucidar Production Pvt Ltd and helmed by directors Abhishek Raj and Rajnish Thakur, with Amit Gupta as co-producer, One Two Cha Cha Chaa features Ashutosh Rana, Abhimanyu Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Harsh Mayar, Lalit Prabhakar, Anant V Joshi, Ashok Pathak, and Nyyraa Banerjee. It is anticipated to be a blend of action and adventure comedy.
Border 2 - January 23, 2026
Border 2, led by Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, is inspired by the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series, in partnership with J.P. Dutta’s J.P. Films, the film is supported by a strong production team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and directed by Anurag Singh. It aims to honor the bravery and unwavering spirit of Indian soldiers.
Which film are you looking forward to seeing in January 2026?
