Ramayana tops IMDb's list of most anticipated films of 2026; King, Alpha follow
IMDb has revealed its list of the most anticipated Indian films for the second half of 2026, featuring major releases across Bollywood and regional cinema. From Ramayana Part 1 and Alpha to King and Mirzapur: The Movie, here's a look at the titles generating the biggest buzz.
The second half of 2026 is packed with several high-profile Indian releases across genres and languages, with mythological epics, spy thrillers, action dramas and comedy franchises dominating the slate. IMDb has unveiled its list of the most anticipated Indian films for the remainder of the year, featuring titles led by some of the biggest stars in the industry, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Yash, Ajay Devgn and Shraddha Kapoor. Here's a look at the films that have generated the most excitement among moviegoers.
| Film | Language | Lead Cast | Director | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramayana Part 1 | Hindi | Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey | Nitesh Tiwari | Diwali 2026 |
| Alpha | Hindi | Alia Bhatt, Sharvari | Shiv Rawail | July 3, 2026 |
| Toxic | Kannada | Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth | Geetu Mohandas | August 26, 2026 |
| King | Hindi | Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan | Siddharth Anand | December 24, 2026 |
| Dhamaal 4 | Hindi | Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi | Indra Kumar | July 10, 2026 |
| Mirzapur: The Movie | Hindi | Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Jitendra Kumar, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Divyendu Sharma | Gurmmeet Singh | September 4, 2026 |
| Eetha | Hindi | Shraddha Kapoor | Laxman Utekar | August 28, 2026 |
Ramayana Part 1
Language - Hindi
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part 1 stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram alongside Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Backed by Namit Malhotra and co-produced by Yash, the mythological epic is mounted on a grand scale, with Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG handling the visual effects. The film is slated for a Diwali 2026 theatrical release.
Alpha
Language - Hindi
Alpha marks the seventh installment in Yash Raj Films' expanding Spy Universe after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Tiger 3, War, War 2 and Pathaan. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles. The story is by Uday Chopra, while the screenplay has been penned by Soumil Shukla and Shridhar Raghavan. The spy thriller will release in cinemas on July 3, 2026.
Toxic
Language - Kannada
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is being shot simultaneously in Kannada and English and will also release in dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. Headlined by Yash, the film also features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles. It is scheduled to hit theatres on August 26, 2026.
King
Language - Hindi
Directed by Pathaan filmmaker Siddharth Anand, King stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead and marks the big-screen debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan. The action entertainer is one of the year's most anticipated Bollywood releases and is set to arrive in theatres on December 24, 2026.
Dhamaal 4
Language - Hindi
The fourth installment in the popular comedy franchise is directed by Indra Kumar and presented by T-Series in association with Devgn Films. Produced by Ajay Devgn, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Ashok Thakeria, Indra Kumar, Anand Pandit and Kumar Mangat Pathak, Dhamaal 4 is gearing up for its theatrical release on July 10, 2026.
Mirzapur: The Movie
Language - Hindi
Bringing the acclaimed streaming franchise to the big screen, Mirzapur: The Movie stars Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Jitendra Kumar, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi and Divyendu Sharma. The crime drama is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 4, 2026.
Eetha
Language - Hindi
Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, Eetha is a musical biopic based on the life of legendary folk artist Vithabai. Starring Shraddha Kapoor in the lead, the film chronicles Vithabai's journey from 1940 to 1990 while celebrating her contribution to Maharashtra's folk performance traditions. Eetha is slated to release in theatres on August 28, 2026.
The second half of 2026 is packed with several high-profile Indian releases across genres and languages, with mythological epics, spy thrillers, action dramas and comedy franchises dominating the slate. IMDb has unveiled its list of the most anticipated Indian films for the remainder of the year, featuring titles led by some of the biggest stars in the industry, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Yash, Ajay Devgn and Shraddha Kapoor. Here's a look at the films that have generated the most excitement among moviegoers.
| Film | Language | Lead Cast | Director | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramayana Part 1 | Hindi | Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey | Nitesh Tiwari | Diwali 2026 |
| Alpha | Hindi | Alia Bhatt, Sharvari | Shiv Rawail | July 3, 2026 |
| Toxic | Kannada | Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth | Geetu Mohandas | August 26, 2026 |
| King | Hindi | Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan | Siddharth Anand | December 24, 2026 |
| Dhamaal 4 | Hindi | Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi | Indra Kumar | July 10, 2026 |
| Mirzapur: The Movie | Hindi | Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Jitendra Kumar, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Divyendu Sharma | Gurmmeet Singh | September 4, 2026 |
| Eetha | Hindi | Shraddha Kapoor | Laxman Utekar | August 28, 2026 |
Ramayana Part 1
Language - Hindi
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part 1 stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram alongside Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Backed by Namit Malhotra and co-produced by Yash, the mythological epic is mounted on a grand scale, with Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG handling the visual effects. The film is slated for a Diwali 2026 theatrical release.
Alpha
Language - Hindi
Alpha marks the seventh installment in Yash Raj Films' expanding Spy Universe after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Tiger 3, War, War 2 and Pathaan. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles. The story is by Uday Chopra, while the screenplay has been penned by Soumil Shukla and Shridhar Raghavan. The spy thriller will release in cinemas on July 3, 2026.
Toxic
Language - Kannada
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is being shot simultaneously in Kannada and English and will also release in dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. Headlined by Yash, the film also features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles. It is scheduled to hit theatres on August 26, 2026.
King
Language - Hindi
Directed by Pathaan filmmaker Siddharth Anand, King stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead and marks the big-screen debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan. The action entertainer is one of the year's most anticipated Bollywood releases and is set to arrive in theatres on December 24, 2026.
Dhamaal 4
Language - Hindi
The fourth installment in the popular comedy franchise is directed by Indra Kumar and presented by T-Series in association with Devgn Films. Produced by Ajay Devgn, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Ashok Thakeria, Indra Kumar, Anand Pandit and Kumar Mangat Pathak, Dhamaal 4 is gearing up for its theatrical release on July 10, 2026.
Mirzapur: The Movie
Language - Hindi
Bringing the acclaimed streaming franchise to the big screen, Mirzapur: The Movie stars Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Jitendra Kumar, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi and Divyendu Sharma. The crime drama is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 4, 2026.
Eetha
Language - Hindi
Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, Eetha is a musical biopic based on the life of legendary folk artist Vithabai. Starring Shraddha Kapoor in the lead, the film chronicles Vithabai's journey from 1940 to 1990 while celebrating her contribution to Maharashtra's folk performance traditions. Eetha is slated to release in theatres on August 28, 2026.
