2026 is set to be a blockbuster year for Bollywood fans. After the massive box office success of Dhurandhar in 2025, the Indian film industry is gearing up to release several big-budget movies in 2026 that are expected to shake up the cinematic landscape.
According to Indian media reports, six major Bollywood films are scheduled for release this year, with a combined production budget of approximately INR 2,080 crore, making 2026 one of the most expensive years in Bollywood history.
Topping the list is Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, best known for delivering the blockbuster Dangal. Reports suggest that nearly INR 900 crore has already been spent on the first installment alone, while the total budget of the franchise is estimated at around INR 4,000 crore. Ramayana is set for a grand theatrical release on Diwali 2026.
At number two is Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated film King, with an estimated budget of INR 300 crore. The film marks a special milestone as Shah Rukh Khan will be sharing screen space with his daughter Suhana Khan for the first time. The project is being directed by Siddharth Anand.
Third on the list is Dhurandhar 2, featuring Ranveer Singh in the lead role. The sequel is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, and has been made on a budget of approximately INR 250 crore.
In fourth place is Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh in key roles. The film is set to hit cinemas on the 23rd of this month and carries a production cost of around INR 230 crore.
Fifth on the list are two major releases: *Salman Khan’s* Battle of Galwan and Love and War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt. According to reports, both films have budgets close to INR 200 crore each.
With massive budgets, star-studded casts, and high-end production values, these upcoming Bollywood films of 2026 are expected to create significant buzz at the box office and reignite audience excitement in cinemas across India and beyond.