🎬 The second half of 2026 is packed with some of the biggest releases in Indian cinema history. From the mega-budget mythological epic Ramayana: Part 1 to Shah Rukh Khan’s action spectacle King — here’s your complete guide to the big Diwali and year-end releases.
🏹 Ramayana: Part 1 — Diwali 2026
The most expensive Indian film ever made, Ramayana: Part 1 releases on Diwali (November 6, 2026). Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravan.
- Director: Nitesh Tiwari
- Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Arunoday Singh
- Music: Hans Zimmer & AR Rahman
- Producers: Prime Focus Studios, Monster Mind Creations, DNEG
👑 King — Shah Rukh Khan’s December Blockbuster
Shah Rukh Khan returns to the big screen after a long gap with King, an action film directed by Siddharth Anand (Pathaan). The film is scheduled for December 24, 2026 — a Christmas release that fans are already calling the biggest event of the year.
🔍 Drishyam 3 — October 2
Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, the final chapter of the blockbuster crime thriller franchise. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film also stars Tabu and Shriya Saran. It releases on October 2, 2026.
🗓️ Full 2026 Release Calendar (Highlights)
- September 4 — Mirzapur: The Movie
- October 2 — Drishyam 3
- November 6 — Ramayana: Part 1 (Diwali)
- November 27 — Yeh Prem Mol Liya (Sooryavanshi-style family drama)
- December 4 — Untitled Anees Bazmee comedy
- December 24 — Shakti Shalini (Maddock Horror Universe)
- December 24 — King (Shah Rukh Khan)
❓ FAQs
Q: When does Ramayana Part 1 release?
A: On Diwali, November 6, 2026.
Q: Who plays Ravan in Ramayana Part 1?
A: Kannada superstar Yash plays Ravan in the Nitesh Tiwari epic.
Q: When is Shah Rukh Khan’s King releasing?
A: King releases in theatres on December 24, 2026.
