The first month of the year 2026 is no less than a feast for cinema lovers! Bollywood is all set to make a strong start in January 2026, when not one or two, but 6 big Hindi films are set to release in theatres. This month is full of variety for the audiences, with everything from quirky comedies, horror dramas, psychological thrillers to patriotic action dramas.
The most talked about film among these much-awaited films is the patriotic Sunny Deol starrer ‘Border 2’. This film has the potential to create new records at the box office.
Here is the complete list and detailed information of these 6 big films releasing in January 2026:
1. Maya Sabha
Release date: 16 January 2026
Style: a psychological thriller
Director: Rahi Anil Barve (‘Tumbbad’ fame)
Plot and Highlights of the Movie:
‘Mayasabha’ is the second film directed by director Rahi Anil Barve, who made a unique film like ‘Tumbbad’, due to which the audience is very curious about it. It is being said that it is a deep psychological thriller. The story revolves around a failed film producer, played by Javed Jaffrey. He lives in a dilapidated and old theater with his son. When two mysterious strangers enter their house, the situation becomes dire. The film will uncover the deep secrets hidden within this theater and the complex psychology of the characters.
Star Cast: Javed Jaffrey (in lead role), Veena Jamkar, Deepak Damle.
2. Happy Patel: Dangerous Spy
Release date: 16 January 2026
Style: A dark spy comedy entertainer
Director: Veer Das (directorial debut)
Plot and Highlights of the Movie:
The film marks the directorial debut of actor and popular stand-up comedian Vir Das, which makes it even more interesting. ‘Happy Patel: Dangerous Spy’ is a unique dark spy comedy entertainer. Although the story of the film has not been officially revealed yet, it is expected to be a mix of Vir Das’s signature humor and spy thriller elements.
The biggest feature is that veteran Bollywood actors Aamir Khan and Imran Khan will be in guest roles in the film.
Star Cast: Vir Das, Mona Singh, Ellie Flory Fawcett, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Jemima Dunn.
3. Rahul Ketu
Release date: 16 January 2026
Style: comedy drama
Director: wigs galore
Plot and Highlights of the Movie:
This film is a treat for comedy lovers as ‘Fukrey’ duo Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma will be seen sharing the screen once again. ‘Rahul Ketu’ is a unique comedy drama. The story revolves around two innocent but lovable characters who are born from the magical notebook of writer Churu Lal.
Both of them set out on a difficult mission to retrieve that magical notebook from a cunning woman, Meenu Taxi. Along the way, they uncover shocking truths about their origins and become entangled in a dangerous drug mafia network. Ultimately, they take control of their own destiny.
Star Cast: Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Shalini Pandey, Chunky Pandey, Piyush Mishra, Manu Rishi Chadha, Amit Syal, Sumit Gulati.
4. One Two Cha Cha Cha (One Two Cha Cha Cha)
Release date: 16 January 2026
Style: comedy action drama
Director: Abhishek Raj and Rajneesh Thakur
Plot and Highlights of the Movie:
‘One Two Cha Cha Cha’ is an upcoming Hindi comedy action drama film. Recently its teaser was released and it has received good positive response from the audience. The film will have a balanced mix of action, comedy and drama.
Star Cast: Lalit Prabhakar, Anant Joshi, Ashutosh Rana, Abhimanyu Singh, Harsh Mayar, Mukesh Tiwari, Naira Banerjee and others.
5. Border 2
Release date: 23 January 2026
Style: War Action Drama, Patriotic
Director: Anurag Singh
Plot and Highlights of the Movie:
‘Border 2’ is the much-awaited sequel to ‘Border’, released in 1997 and is considered one of India’s best war action films. The film is one of the biggest releases of 2026 and has the potential to earn big at the box office. The film is set to recapture the magic, action and spirit of patriotism that made the first film a cult classic.
If it gets a positive response from the audience, experts are predicting that it could earn over Rs 1000 crore at the worldwide box office.
Star Cast: sunny deol (in the lead role), Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Sonam Bajwa and many others.
6. Haunted 3D: Ghosts of the Past
Release date: 30 January 2026
Style: supernatural horror 3d
Director: Vikram Bhatt and Manish P. Chavan
Plot and Highlights of the Movie:
This film is the sequel to the successful supernatural horror film ‘Haunted 3D’ released in 2011. The story is about a couple who move into a haunted mansion, where they encounter ghosts with a dark and mysterious past. The involvement of Vikram Bhatt, considered the master of horror films, guarantees to make this film a scary experience.
Star Cast: Maha Akshay Chakraborty, Chetna Pandey, Gaurav Bajpayee, Hemant Pandey, Shruti Prakash, Praneet Bhatt.
A brief look at the January 2026 theatrical release
| name of the movie | release date | Style | main cast |
| mayasabha | 16 January 2026 | a psychological thriller | Javed Jaffrey |
| Happy Patel: Dangerous Spy | 16 January 2026 | dark spy comedy | Veer Das, Mona Singh, (Aamir Khan-Imran Khan in guest roles) |
| Rahul Ketu | 16 January 2026 | comedy drama | Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma |
| one to cha cha cha | 16 January 2026 | comedy action drama | Lalit Prabhakar, Ashutosh Rana |
| border 2 | 23 January 2026 | war action drama | Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh |
| Haunted 3D: Ghosts of Ghosts | 30 January 2026 | supernatural horror 3d | Mahaakshay Chakraborty |
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