The new year brings exciting new Bollywood films. January 2026 is a big month for movie releases. It uses the New Year mood and the Republic Day holiday weekend.
A mix of films are coming. There are serious military dramas and funny comedies. Here is the full list of what is arriving in cinemas.
January 1, 2026 — Ikkis
The year starts with a powerful war drama. Ikkis is directed by Sriram Raghavan. It is a true story biopic.
It tells the story of 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal. He was a war hero in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war. He received the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military award.
Agastya Nanda plays the lead role. He is joined by veteran actor Dharmendra. The talented Jaideep Ahlawat also stars. Simar Bhatia is part of the cast too.
The director is known for his careful storytelling. The film will be a tribute to Indian military history.
January 16, 2026 — Rahu Ketu
The third week of January brings a comedy. Rahu Ketu stars the popular Fukrey pair. Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma return together.
Their comic timing is well-loved. The story is about a fun road trip. Shalini Pandey joins the cast, adding a fresh vibe.
This movie aims to be a light-hearted film. It wants to make the whole family laugh.
January 16, 2026 — Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos
Another movie releases on the same day. Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is a dark action comedy.
It is directed by comedian Vir Das. It is produced by Aamir Khan Productions.
The story is about an ordinary man. He gets caught in a dangerous spy mission by accident. He has no training for it.
The cast includes Vir Das, Mona Singh, Mithila Palkar, and Sharib Hashmi. The film promises fast-paced fun and dark humor. Special cameos by Aamir Khan and Imran Khan are also expected.
January 23, 2026 — Border 2
The biggest release of the month is Border 2. It is the sequel to the classic 1997 war film Border.
It is set to open on the Republic Day weekend. This timing should give it a huge box office opening.
Sunny Deol returns to lead the cast. He is joined by Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh. The film also stars Sonam Bajwa and Mona Singh.
It is the major commercial event of January. Fans of action and patriotism will look forward to this one.
