Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai new release date announced: Here's when to expect Varun Dhawan-Pooja Hegde's rom-com film in theatres

Hai Jawani toh Ishq Hona Hai, directed by David Dhawan, has got a new release date. Previously, Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur's film was scheduled for an April 2026 release.

Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde to star in Hai Jawani toh Ishq Hona Hai

Varun Dhawan was recently seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and is preparing for Border 2. Amid this, he is also gearing up for another romantic comedy-drama, titled Hai Jawani toh Ishq Hona Hai, directed by his dad, David Dhawan. While the makers previously announced that the film would be released on April 10, 2026 it has now been postponed.

Hai Jawani toh Ishq Hona Hai new release date

On October 31, the makers of Hai Jawani toh Ishq Hona Hai announced that Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur's rom-com will now be released in theatres on June 5, 2026. Sharing the announcement, they captioned the Instagram post, "Drama bhi hona hai, comedy bhi — kyunki jab ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ in cinemas on 5th June 2026."

About Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

For the unversed, Hai Jawani Toh Pyaar Hona Hai is a popular song from David Dhawan's film Biwi No 1, featuring Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen. The name of the upcoming drama film is believed to be inspired by this popular track.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is an upcoming romantic-comedy film directed by David Dhawan, starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. The film, scheduled to release in theatres on June 5, 2026, blends romance and comedy, presenting a classic Bollywood story with a modern twist.

A source close to the development said, “It’s a quirky title in sync with the world that David Dhawan is looking to create with Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Sreelela. It’s a fun family entertainer with the love triangle of the trio at the center. David Dhawan has cracked a concept that’s fresh and original, and is confident to recreate the magic of comedies on the big screen again.”

Varun Dhawan's work front

Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan's upcoming work includes the war drama Border 2, slated for a January 22, 2026, release, and he is also reportedly set to appear in No Entry Mein Entry. One of his most-awaited films is Bhediya 2, from the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe.

Additionally, he recently starred in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. Starring Varun, Janhvi Kapoor, Rohit Saraf, and Sanya Malhotra, the film received mixed responses from critics and fans. The film is about two strangers, Sunny Sanskari (Varun Dhawan) and Tulsi Kumari (Janhvi Kapoor), who team up to win back their ex-lovers after discovering the exes are getting married to each other.

Also Read: Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari review: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor sparkle in outfits and dance around a plot that never shows up

FAQs:

Q: When will Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai release?

A: Starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will hit theatres on June 5, 2026.

Q: Who is the director of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai?

A: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is being directed by David Dhawan.

Q: Who are the main actors in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari?

A: The main cast includes Varun Dhawan as Sunny Sanskari and Janhvi Kapoor as Tulsi Kumari. The chaotic love quadrangle also features Sanya Malhotra as Ananya and Rohit Saraf as Vikram. Maniesh Paul and Akshay Oberoi are also in supporting roles.

Q: When will Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari be available on OTT?

A: Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will premiere on Netflix after an eight-week exclusive run in theaters. The OTT release is expected in early December 2025.

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