The much-anticipated film Bandar, starring Bobby Deol and directed by Anurag Kashyap, is all set for its theatrical release. The makers have officially announced that the film will hit cinemas worldwide on June 5, 2026.

After creating strong buzz following its international premiere, the film is now gearing up for a wide audience release.

🎬 From Film Festival Acclaim to Theatrical Release

Bandar (also known as Monkey in a Cage) had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025 on September 6.

• Screened under the Special Presentations category
• Garnered critical appreciation for its storytelling and performances
• Marked as one of the noteworthy international entries at the festival

Critics particularly praised the film’s dark narrative tone, layered characters, and Kashyap’s direction.

⭐ Bobby Deol in a Powerful New Avatar

Bobby Deol continues his career resurgence with Bandar, taking on a complex and intense lead role.

• Known recently for bold and unconventional characters
• Expected to deliver another performance-driven role
• Early reactions suggest his character is one of the film’s strongest highlights

🎥 Strong Creative Team Behind the Film

The film brings together a talented team:

• Director & Writer: Anurag Kashyap
• Writers: Sudip Sharma, Abhishek Banerjee
• Producer: Nikhil Dwivedi
• Studio: Zee Studios

The writers are known for acclaimed projects like:

• Paatal Lok
• Kohrra
• Udta Punjab

This collaboration raises expectations for a gritty, content-driven cinematic experience.

👥 Ensemble Cast Adds Depth

Apart from Bobby Deol, the film features a strong supporting cast:

• Sanya Malhotra
• Raj B. Shetty
• Jitendra Joshi
• Sapna Pabbi
• Indrajith Sukumaran
• Riddhi Sen
• Saba Azad
• Nagesh Bhosale

The ensemble promises strong performances across the board, adding layers to the film’s narrative.

🎞️ What Makes Bandar Stand Out

• Backed by Anurag Kashyap’s signature storytelling style
• Features a critically acclaimed festival debut
• Driven by powerful performances and intense themes
• Supported by a strong writing and production team

📅 Release Date

📌 Bandar will release in theatres worldwide on June 5, 2026.

✅ Key Takeaways

• Bandar gets official release date: June 5, 2026
• Premiered at TIFF 2025 to positive reviews
• Stars Bobby Deol in a challenging lead role
• Directed by Anurag Kashyap with a strong creative team
• Positioned as a major content-driven Bollywood release of 2026

The final Friday of April brought a fresh Bollywood release with Ginny Weds Sunny 2 hitting theatres. However, the romantic comedy struggled to make a mark on its opening day, while Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, continued its steady box office performance in its second week.

🎬 Ginny Weds Sunny 2 – Day 1 Collection

Directed by Prasshant Jha, the film marks the first on-screen pairing of Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr. Despite the fresh casting, the film had a disappointing opening.

• Day 1 Collection: ₹30 lakh
• Total Shows: 1,199
• Overall Occupancy: 8%

Occupancy Breakdown:

• Morning: 3.69%
• Afternoon: 5.62%
• Evening: 8.69%
• Night: 9.31%

The film is a sequel to the 2020 hit Ginny Weds Sunny, which starred Yami Gautam and Vikrant Massey. The new installment follows a professional wrestler whose life changes after meeting a cheerful young woman, blending romance with personal transformation.

Despite its light-hearted premise, the film failed to attract significant footfall on its opening day.

👻 Bhooth Bangla – Day 8 Collection

On the other hand, Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, continues to perform well at the box office.

• Day 8 Collection (Second Friday): ₹5.75 crore
• India Total: ₹90.15 crore
• Worldwide Total: ₹144.70 crore

The horror-comedy saw slight growth compared to the previous day and comfortably outperformed the opening-day numbers of Ginny Weds Sunny 2. Its consistent performance indicates strong audience interest and positive word-of-mouth.

📊 Box Office Verdict

• Ginny Weds Sunny 2 has had a weak start and will need strong weekend growth to stay relevant.
• Bhooth Bangla remains the dominant film at the box office, maintaining momentum even into its second week.

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh continues his dream box office run as Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge remains unstoppable even in its fifth week. The action thriller has now entered the all-time top 5 list for fifth-week collections, underlining its exceptional staying power in theatres.

📊 Strong Hold in Week 5

Despite new releases hitting cinemas, the film has shown remarkable consistency:

• Week 5 collection: ₹19.42 crore
• Friday: ₹2.70 crore
• Saturday: ₹4.65 crore
• Sunday: ₹5.20 crore

Sustaining such numbers in the fifth week is rare for big commercial films, signaling strong word-of-mouth and repeat audience interest.

💰 Total Box Office Collection

According to industry estimates:

• 🇮🇳 India Net: ₹1,122.54 crore
• 🌍 Worldwide Gross: ₹1,766.12 crore
• 🌏 Overseas: ₹422.50 crore

The film is now closing in on the ₹1800 crore global milestone, which could place it among the biggest Indian hits ever.

🏆 Enters Elite Top 5 (Week 5 Collections)

With its latest performance, Dhurandhar 2 has secured a spot among the highest fifth-week earners in Hindi cinema:

1. Dhurandhar – ₹51.25 crore
2. Chhaava – ₹30.05 crore
3. Stree 2 – ₹24.65 crore
4. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge – ₹19.42 crore
5. URI: The Surgical Strike – ₹18.74 crore

📉 Week-Wise India Net Performance

• Week 1: ₹674.17 crore
• Week 2: ₹263.65 crore
• Week 3: ₹110.60 crore
• Week 4: ₹54.70 crore
• Week 5: ₹19.42 crore

While the film shows the expected downward trend, the drop is gradual rather than steep, indicating sustained audience interest.

🎯 What’s Driving the Success?

Several factors are contributing to the film’s long run:

• ⭐ Strong star power of Ranveer Singh
• 🎥 Mass appeal and action-packed narrative
• 📣 Positive word-of-mouth
• 🎯 Limited competition impact despite new releases

🧠 Industry Context

Typically, big-budget Bollywood films see a sharp decline after 2–3 weeks. However, Dhurandhar 2 defies this trend by maintaining steady collections into week five—placing it in the league of rare long-running blockbusters.

🧾 Final Take

With ₹1800 crore worldwide within reach, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just a hit—it’s shaping up to be a historic blockbuster. Its performance in the coming days will determine whether it can break into even higher records.