Audiences can expect a crowded release slate in second half of 2026, with Alpha’s spy action, Dhamaal 4’s comedy, Partition drama Batwara 1947 and romantic thriller Awarapan 2. Pan-India project Toxic, supernatural Vvan, Lavani biopic Eetha, Mirzapur: The Movie, Ramayana: Part 1, Daayra, Drishyam 3, and King round out a varied Bollywood lineup.
The second half of 2026 is packed with some of Bollywood's biggest theatrical releases, spanning action, mythology, comedy, crime thrillers, horror and biographical dramas. From franchise favourites to ambitious originals, the release calendar offers something for every moviegoer. Here's a look at the Hindi films that deserve a place on your watchlist. Check out the biggest Bollywood movies releasing in 2026, second half, including Alpha, Dhamaal 4, Batwara 1947, Ramayana, Awarapan 2, Toxic, Daayra, King and more.
These movies have some of the biggest Bollywood stars in them including Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Disha Patani, Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and more.
The YRF Spy Universe expands with Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawail. Starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor, the film follows a young operative trained under a secret Alpha programme who discovers that the greatest threat is closer than she imagined. As the first female-led film in the franchise, Alpha is among the year's most anticipated action spectacles.
Ajay Devgn joins Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh and Jaaved Jaaferi for another treasure-hunting adventure. Directed by Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 4 promises mistaken identities, supernatural twists, slapstick humour and chaotic adventures that have defined the franchise for nearly two decades.
Releasing on August 14, Rajkumar Santoshi's Batwara 1947 stars Sunny Deol, Preity G Zinta, Shabana Azmi and Ali Fazal. Set during the Partition of India, the emotional drama explores displacement, communal tensions and the devastating human cost of leaving one's home behind.
Awarapan 2 releases on August 14, bringing Emraan Hashmi back to one of his most-loved franchises. Co-starring Disha Patani, the romantic thriller continues the legacy of the 2007 cult favourite under the Vishesh Films banner.
Scheduled for August 26, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups stars Yash alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the action thriller is expected to be one of the biggest pan-India releases of the year.
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia headline this folklore-inspired supernatural thriller. Releasing on August 28, the film follows an urban man who awakens an ancient force hidden inside his ancestral forest, setting off a battle between mythology and modernity.
Also arriving on August 28, Eetha sees Shraddha Kapoor portray legendary Lavani performer Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film celebrates one of Maharashtra's most influential folk artists.
Premiering on September 4, Mirzapur: The Movie brings the acclaimed crime saga to cinemas. Featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Shweta Tripathi, the film expands the brutal world of power, politics and revenge established by the streaming series.
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Daayra arrives on September 18. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film explores crime, justice and morality through a story inspired by true events.
Ajay Devgn reprises his iconic role on October 2. Director Abhishek Pathak has indicated that the Hindi adaptation will feature notable changes from the Malayalam original, giving audiences fresh surprises.
Expected around Diwali, Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The first instalment focuses on Ayodhya and Rama's exile while laying the foundation for the larger saga.
Releasing on December 24, Siddharth Anand's King stars Shah Rukh Khan alongside Suhana Khan in her theatrical debut. The action entertainer also reportedly features Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Jackie Shroff, Abhishek Bachchan and several other prominent actors.