As the year 2025 approaches its conclusion, the film industry has experienced a spectrum of highs and lows, showcasing various successful and unsuccessful films. This year has seen numerous releases and the emergence of several new on-screen pairings that have garnered attention.
With 2026 on the horizon, anticipation is building for upcoming films featuring fresh collaborations among popular actors. Noteworthy pairings are set to captivate audiences in the upcoming year.
Fresh Bollywood On-Screen Pairings Debuting in 2026 Films
1. Triptii Dimri and Shahid Kapoor in O’Romeo
Triptii Dimri will star alongside Shahid Kapoor in O’Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Scheduled for release on Valentine’s Day (February 19, 2026), this romantic-drama is one of the highly anticipated pairings. The film also features prominent actors such as Randeep Hooda and Naseeruddin Shah in significant roles.
2. Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi in Do Deewane Shehar Mein
The pair of Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi will appear together for the first time in the romantic drama Do Deewane Shehar Mein, directed by Ravi Udyawar, who has the backing of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film is set to release in theaters on February 20, 2026, coinciding with Valentine’s Week.
3. Yash and Kiara Advani in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
KGF star Yash is making a comeback alongside Kiara Advani in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, this period gangster film is anticipated to create a box-office clash with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2, as both movies are scheduled to release on March 19, 2026.
4. Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in Peddi
Global star Ram Charan will team up with Janhvi Kapoor in the action-sports drama Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu. The film has already generated buzz, with its first song quickly becoming a hit. Peddi is slated for release in theaters on March 27, 2026.
5. Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde are set to feature in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, directed by David Dhawan. Scheduled for release on June 5, 2026, the film is produced by Ramesh Taurani under the Tips film banner and also stars Mrunal Thakur.
6. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in Ramayana: Part 1
The pairing of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi has been widely discussed, as they star in Nitesh Tiwari’s big-budget pan-India film Ramayana: Part 1. Ranbir will assume the role of Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi will portray Sita. The film is anticipated to be released around Diwali 2026.
7. Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela in Tu Meri Zindagi Hai
Kartik Aaryan will collaborate with Sreeleela in the romantic musical film Tu Meri Zindagi Hai, directed by Anurag Basu. Originally intended to be titled Aashiqui 3, the film has undergone a title change.
As 2026 unfolds, these fresh pairings are poised to shape the dynamics of Bollywood and deliver exciting new narratives to audiences.
