As 2026 approaches, the Bollywood box office is gearing up for a cinematic showdown, with several highly anticipated films headlined by some of the industry's biggest stars. From action-packed thrillers to epic mythological sagas, audiences can expect a diverse range of stories and performances that promise to dominate the box office. Two names, Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor, are at the forefront, leading films that are already generating immense buzz.
Ranveer Singh is set to return to the silver screen with Dhurandhar 2, the sequel to the action thriller Dhurandhar. The release date is confirmed for March 19, 2026. The first film, released on December 5, 2025, introduced Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, who is later revealed to be Jaskirat Singh Rangi, an Indian covert operative infiltrating Pakistan's criminal underworld. Dhurandhar 2 will delve deeper into Hamza's character, showcasing how Jaskirat transformed into Hamza and was chosen for "Mission Dhurandhar". His mission is to target Bade Sahab, also known as Major Iqbal, the mastermind behind numerous terror attacks in India. The sequel will see Hamza taking over Rehman's reign and becoming a powerful figure in Pakistan's political scene. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 boasts a stellar cast, including Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. The film is expected to be a high-octane thriller with intense drama and sharp twists. Dhurandhar 2 is expected to clash with Yash's Toxic and Dhamaal 4.
Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for the release of Ramayana Part 1, slated for Diwali 2026. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, this mythological epic is touted as one of the biggest Indian films ever made. Ramayana has been in the making for the last couple of years. The film will be released in two parts, with the second installment arriving in Diwali 2027. Ranbir Kapoor will portray Lord Rama, with Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The cast includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Arun Govil as Dasharath. With a massive budget, Ramayana promises to be a visual spectacle with world-class VFX.
Beyond Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor, several other actors are set to make a mark in 2026. Sunny Deol will return in Border 2, a sequel to the 1997 war film. The movie also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Shah Rukh Khan is expected to star in King alongside his daughter Suhana Khan.
2026 appears to be a promising year for Bollywood, with a blend of action, mythology, and romance set to grace the silver screen.
