Bandar: Bobby Deol-starrer to lock horns with Yash’s Toxic, film to release on THIS date

Bandar poster

The makers of the upcoming film Bandar starring Bobby Deol have now officially announced its release date. The film is set to hit cinemas worldwide on June 5, 2026.

The film was previously going to be out on May 22, clashing with two massive releases, Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Chaand Mera Dil.

Now, as the date has been pushed back, it will premiere just a day after Yash's pan-India film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups instead.

The ensemble cast of the film also includes Sanya Malhotra, Raj B Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Sapna Pabbi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Riddhi Sen, Saba Azad and Nagesh Bhosle in pivotal roles.

The film brings together a strong creative team led by director Anurag Kashyap, along with writers Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee.

Anurag Kashyap is known for his bold storytelling and has previously delivered cult classics like Gangs of Wasseypur, and Black Friday.

Anurag Kashyap is one of the most influential voices in contemporary Indian cinema and is known for bringing realism, grit, and unconventional storytelling to mainstream attention. Emerging as a bold filmmaker in the early 2000s, he challenged traditional Bollywood formulas with darker themes, morally complex characters, and socially grounded narratives.

His breakthrough came with Black Friday, a hard-hitting reconstruction of the 1993 Mumbai blasts that earned immense critical praise. The film was banned in India as it directly took the names of the culprits when the matter was subjudice.

He later gained cult status with Dev.D, which is celebrated for its experimental style and music.

His two-part gangster epic Gangs of Wasseypur became a landmark in Indian cinema for its raw violence, dark humour, and layered storytelling.

Meanwhile, Bobby Deol is coming off a series of impactful performances and takes on the lead role in this intense drama.

The film is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi and backed by Zee Studios. The film is written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee, who are known for Paatal Lok, Kohrra, and Udta Punjab, and Kohrra 2.

Bandar is set to release in theatres on June 5, 2026.

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