Overview
- Pinkvilla and subsequent reports say the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film is now likely to arrive in early 2027 due to unfinished shooting and heavy VFX work.
- Hindustan Times, Bollywood Hungama, Times Now, Mid-day, Filmfare, and WION cite a source close to the film who denies any postponement and says it remains set for a 2026 release.
- No official release date has been locked or announced by the makers, despite the flurry of contradictory media updates.
- Trade reporting indicates principal photography is planned to wrap around June 2026, with a lengthy post-production phase anticipated.
- Scheduling considerations include Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Part One slated for November 2026, which some reports say the team wants to avoid crowding.