25 May,2026 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Patralekhaa and Maanvi Gagroo (Pic credit/Youtube)
The trailer of the upcoming film Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry, starring Patralekhaa and Maanvi Gagroo, was unveiled on May 12. The much-awaited women-led road drama has undergone a major title change and also received a new release date. The film is now set to arrive in theatres on June 12. Earlier slated to release on May 29, the film has now officially been renamed Heer Sara.
The makers decided to shorten the title after believing Heer Sara felt sharper, more memorable, and emotionally resonant. The revised title was also seen as more audience-friendly and effective from a marketing standpoint. Following the tremendous response to the recently released trailer, the makers decided to push the film's release with the new title to allow for a stronger promotional run.
Several collaborators and fans have shown keen interest in participating in the film's promotions, prompting the team to take additional time to maximise outreach and build momentum ahead of the release. The makers felt it would be wise to utilise another two weeks to further amplify the campaign around the film.
The recently released trailer offers a glimpse into a heartfelt road-trip narrative centred around Heer and Sara, who embark on a motorcycle journey from Indore to Pondicherry in search of freedom, clarity, and a fresh perspective on life.
Directed by Kartik Chaudhry, Heer Sara stars Patralekhaa and Maanvi Gagroo in lead roles, alongside Arif Zakaria, Shveta Salve, and Nishank Verma in pivotal supporting parts. The film traces the emotional and transformative road journey of two women who are bound by a shared need to escape the weight of societal expectations and past baggage. During their trek to Pondicherry, they explore their relationships with themselves, their families, and their loved ones.
The film sees Patralekhaa stepping into a refreshingly uncharted space, essaying the never-seen-before character of a fearless bike rider. It was shot before Patralekhaa welcomed her baby with husband Rajkummar Rao. Recently, Patralekhaa also turned producer with the film Toaster, which starred Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, and Archana Puran Singh in lead roles.
