August 2026 Bollywood Releases: Complete Calendar — Every Movie, Cast & Release Date You Need to Know

August has always been Bollywood’s power month — Independence Day weekend brings the big star vehicles out, and 2026 is no exception. From Rajkummar Rao’s courtroom drama to Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta reuniting for a Partition epic, here’s your complete, date-wise guide to every major Hindi release hitting theatres this August.

August 7: The Month Kicks Off With Two Very Different Dramas

Prahaar

Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi Genre: Courtroom Drama

Rajkummar Rao headlines this courtroom drama (reportedly inspired by the life of special prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam), pairing his signature intensity with Wamiqa Gabbi. If Rao’s track record with performance-driven roles is anything to go by, this is shaping up to be one of the month’s most talked-about dramas.

Aryabhatt Ka Zero

Cast: Himansh Kohli, Shilpa Shinde Genre: Drama

A quieter release the same day, with Himansh Kohli and Shilpa Shinde leading a drama that’s kept most of its plot details under wraps so far.

August 14: Independence Day Weekend — Bollywood’s Biggest Battleground

This is where August gets crowded. Three major titles are releasing on the same day, setting up one of the year’s most competitive box-office weekends.

Naagzilla: Naag Lok Ka Pehla Kaand

Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Dhruv Bhardwaj Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural

Kartik Aaryan continues Bollywood’s horror-comedy winning streak (following in the footsteps of Stree and Munjya) with this fantasy-adventure that blends folklore with big-budget spectacle. The premise alone — a “Naag Lok” mythology reimagined for modern audiences — makes this one of the most unusual bets of the month.

Batwara 1947

Cast: Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta Genre: Action, Drama, History

Sunny Deol returns to the Partition-era genre that’s defined much of his career, this time reuniting with Preity Zinta for a historical drama set against the backdrop of 1947. Expect heavy patriotic and emotional beats aimed squarely at the Independence Day audience.

Awarapan 2

Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani Genre: Drama, Romance

Emraan Hashmi reunites with Vishesh Films for a sequel to the cult-favourite 2007 romantic drama Awarapan, this time opposite Disha Patani. For a generation that grew up on the original’s soundtrack and brooding romance, this is one of the most nostalgia-driven releases of the year.

August 21: A Pan-India Action Entry

The Paradise

Cast: Nani, Kayadu Lohar Genre: Action, Thriller

While primarily a Telugu release, Nani’s action-thriller The Paradise is expected to see a wide Hindi rollout as well, continuing the pan-India trend that’s dominated 2026’s box office.

August 26–28: The Month Closes With a Packed Weekend

Toxic

Cast: Yash, Nayanthara Genre: Action, Thriller

Billed as “A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups,” Yash’s much-delayed Toxic finally arrives, co-starring Nayanthara in a stylised, dark action-thriller that’s been one of the most anticipated pan-India films for years.

Eetha

Cast: Shraddha Kapoor, Randeep Hooda Genre: Biography, Drama

Shraddha Kapoor steps into a biographical drama alongside Randeep Hooda — a notable departure from her usual romantic and horror-comedy fare.

Khosla Ka Ghosla 2

Cast: Boman Irani, Ravi Kishan Genre: Comedy, Drama

Two decades after the original became a cult classic, Boman Irani returns for this long-awaited sequel about the everyman’s fight to reclaim what’s his — now with Ravi Kishan joining the cast.

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VVAN – Force of the Forest

Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia Genre: Thriller

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia headline this survival/action thriller set in a forest backdrop, rounding out a packed final week of the month.

Also Watch Out For: Maatrubhumi

Cast: Salman Khan, Chitrangada Singh Genre: War

Salman Khan’s war drama Maatrubhumi is slated for an August release window (exact date still awaited), and given the star power involved, this could shift the entire month’s box-office conversation once a confirmed date lands.

Quick Reference: August 2026 Bollywood Release Calendar

(Release dates are based on current studio announcements and are subject to change closer to launch — bookmark this page, we’ll keep it updated.)

Which August release are you most excited for? Drop a comment below, and don’t forget to check back for our full reviews as each film hits theatres.

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