Overview
- The film, which released Friday, June 5, 2026, opened in Indian theatres after a festival run that included a Toronto premiere in September 2025.
- The Central Board of Film Certification cleared Bandar with an adult (A) rating after instructing the makers to replace or mute multiple abusive words and to submit documentary evidence and consent letters.
- Across early reviews critics and audiences widely singled out Bobby Deol’s lead turn as a career‑defining performance, with many outlets calling the film thought‑provoking and emotionally raw.
- Box‑office trackers reported a low opening‑day net of about ₹50 lakh on roughly 300 screens, a figure industry coverage links to limited allocations and heavy competition from bigger releases.
- The film’s short‑term prospects now hinge on weekend word‑of‑mouth, faster screen expansion, and whether its debated handling of accusation and public judgment draws wider audience interest.