Bollywood Upcoming Movies – January 2026

A variety of films consisting of heavy military dramas and light-hearted comedies will be the first releases from Bollywood in 2026. The month of January is significant for the box office, taking advantage of the New Year vibe as well as the Republic Day holiday weekend.

The upcoming Bollywood movies in January 2026 are largely based on military genres, with a few comedies as well. The starting month of every year is very important for the box office because of the New Year and Republic Day holiday weekend.

Ikkis

Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia

The year starts with Ikkis, a biographical drama directed by Sriram Raghavan. The storyline is based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and follows 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal, who received India’s highest military honour, the Param Vir Chakra, for his courage.

Agastya Nanda plays the lead character alongside veteran Dharmendra and acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat. With Raghavan’s skill for meticulous storytelling, the film is expected to be a tribute to Indian military history that is both grounded and technically sound.

Rahu Ketu

Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Shalini Pandey

In January’s third week, Rahu Ketu will hit theatres, featuring the Fukrey dude Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma. It is a comedy film filled with an exciting journey, and audiences can expect fresh vibes with the inclusion of Shalini Pandey. The goal of this film is to entertain viewers with laughter and fun.

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos

Vir Das, Mona Singh, Mithila Palkar, Sharib Hashmi

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is set to release alongside Rahu Ketu. Directed by Vir Das and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film is a dark action comedy that takes the “accidental spy” theme to the next level.

The story revolves around a man who gets embroiled in a high-stakes investigation that is completely contrary to his professional skills. With a multifaceted cast including Mona Singh and Sharib Hashmi, the movie promises to be hilarious, fast-paced, and thrilling, with a much-anticipated appearance by Aamir Khan and Imran Khan.

Border 2

Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh

Border 2, the sequel to the 1997 classic starring Sunny Deol, is scheduled to release over the Republic Day weekend. This time, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh join the cast in significant roles. With its holiday release, the film is expected to get a strong opening at the box office.