The final Friday of September 2026 brings a mix of Hindi theatrical releases and OTT premieres across genres. From Sidharth Malhotra’s folklore-based thriller The Vvaan to mythological drama Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha and new streaming series such as Hunkkaar: The Roar and Bakaiti Season 2, September 25 offers several options for Hindi entertainment fans.
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest
One of the major theatrical releases is The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead roles. The cast also includes Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, Shweta Tiwari and Anup Soni. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, the film blends Indian folklore, supernatural elements, mystery and adventure. It is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on September 25, 2026.
Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha
Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha brings the Ramayana to theatres on September 25. Dev Sharma plays Lord Ram, while Anjali Arora portrays Sita. The supporting cast includes Rajniesh Duggall, Sheel Verma and Nirbhay Wadhwa. Directed by Abhishek Singh, the film is scheduled for release in Hindi and Chhattisgarhi.
Love Lottery
Love Lottery, directed by Arvind Pandey, is another Hindi theatrical release listed for September 25. The cast includes Akshay Oberoi, Heli Daruwala, Kabir Duhan Singh, Indira Krishnan, Hemant Pandey and Vijayant Kohli. The film combines romance, drama and thriller elements.
Don’t Be Shy
On OTT, Don’t Be Shy premieres on Amazon Prime Video on September 25. The coming-of-age comedy-drama stars Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati, alongside Kunaal Roy Kapur, Neha Dhupia and Anurag Basu. It is directed by Sreeti Mukerji and follows a young woman navigating friendship, heartbreak and growing up.
Hunkkaar: The Roar
Hunkkaar: The Roar premieres on JioHotstar on September 25. The Hindi crime-drama series stars Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Raghubir Yadav, Ram Kapoor, Zoya Hussain and Arjun Mathur. The series is directed by Karan D. Kapadia and Nitya Mehra.
Bakaiti Season 2
Bakaiti Season 2 arrives on ZEE5 on September 25. The returning cast includes Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chaddha, Tanya Sharma, Aaditya Shukla and Ramesh Rai. The family comedy-drama continues the story of the Kataria family and their latest challenges.
September 25, 2026 Hindi Releases at a Glance
Theatres: The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, Love Lottery
OTT: Don’t Be Shy – Prime Video; Hunkkaar: The Roar – JioHotstar; Bakaiti Season 2 – ZEE5.
