Lakadbaggha 2 Moves Release From 6 November 2026 to Early 2027; Belgian Premiere Stays
Anshuman Jha's Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business moved its worldwide release from 6 November 2026 to early 2027, the producers said in a statement reported on 27 October.
The makers of Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business have moved the film's worldwide theatrical release from 6 November 2026 to early 2027, according to reports published on 27 October 2026. The film stars Anshuman Jha, Adil Hussain and Sarah Jane Dias, and its original date would have put it in the same period as Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Bollywood Hungama published its report at 1:05 pm IST, Variety India at 11:30 am IST and Outlook India at 1:06 pm IST.
No specific day in early 2027 has been announced. The world premiere remains scheduled for 7 November 2026 at the Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival in Belgium, where the film is an official selection.
Makers Cite a Wider Rollout; Reports Link the Ramayana Clash
The producers at First Ray Films said they are looking at a "grander worldwide theatrical release" for the sequel in early 2027, as quoted by Outlook India and Bollywood Hungama. No specific date in 2027 has been given.
Outlook India says the producers hope the delay lets them reach a wider distribution footprint and avoid a head-to-head box-office clash with Ramayana. It also says the change lets the production house build hype through international film circuits. Variety India gives the same reason, a potential box-office clash with Ramayana, and says the makers can plan a more expansive release.
Bollywood Hungama reports that the makers say the change allows a larger international and theatrical rollout.
Ramayana: Part 1 Date Is Reported as 5 or 6 November
Outlook India's report of 6 August 2026 says Ramayana: Part 1 is set for worldwide theatrical release on 6 November 2026, two days before Diwali. It says Sony Pictures announced that date on its official X account on 5 August. The same report says no date has been announced for Part 2, which is expected around Diwali 2027.
Outlook India's report of 27 October gives 5 November 2026 as the worldwide date for Part 1, and places Part 2 around Diwali 2027. The two Outlook India reports differ by one day for Part 1. Until Sony Pictures or the producers confirm one date, the Part 1 release day is reported two ways.
Variety India describes Ramayana as Nitesh Tiwari's two-part epic, with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Outlook India's August report names Nitesh Tiwari as director and Namit Malhotra as producer, with Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The same report also features Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh and Vivek Oberoi.
Outlook India's August report says the official trailer for Part One was released in five Indian languages on 30 July 2026, and the English trailer followed on 5 August for international audiences.
Belgian Premiere, Re-release and American Film Market Plans
The world premiere of Lakadbaggha 2 is set for 7 November 2026 at the Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival in Belgium. Outlook India says the film is the first Indian action film to receive an Official Selection at the festival, which it describes as a genre film festival. Variety India also reports the official selection, and Bollywood Hungama says the film has been selected for the festival's programme. Outlook India reports that the producers describe the premiere as falling during Diwali week.
The first Lakadbaggha, which Variety India says was released in 2023, returns to select cinemas across India in November 2026, according to Variety India and Bollywood Hungama. Outlook India says the re-release is set for this November onwards. Bollywood Hungama places the re-release ahead of the sequel's release.
Bollywood Hungama says the sequel is expected to be presented at the American Film Market in November. Variety India places the market in Los Angeles and says the team explores opportunities for a major North American release in 2027.
Lakadbaggha 2 is no longer set for 6 November 2026, and its early 2027 window still has no specific day.
What the Reports Confirm and What Remains Open
The reports confirm a change to the calendar. Lakadbaggha 2 is no longer set for 6 November 2026, and its early 2027 window still has no specific day. The reasons reported are the clash with Ramayana and a wider rollout. Before early 2027, the reports list three steps for the franchise: the 7 November premiere in Belgium, the Part 1 re-release from November 2026, and a presentation at the American Film Market in November.
Variety India says the filmmakers envision an animal-lover vigilante universe, starting with the origin story of Arjun Bakshi. It also names First Ray Films as the production company.
A specific release date for the sequel has not been announced, and the producers have given early 2027 as the window.
