Sunny Deol's Gabru gets new release date; avoids box office clash with Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Toxic
Sunny Deol's upcoming film Gabru is directed by Shashank Udapurkar. It is described as an emotional, content-oriented film. Here's when Gabru is releasing in cinemas.
Last Updated: 01.39 PM, Feb 17, 2026
On October 19, Sunny Deol announced his upcoming film, Gabru. The film is described as a story of courage, conscience and compassion and is expected to be one of Deol's most emotional roles. While it was earlier announced that Gabru will hit cinemas on March 13, a recent report shared that it has been postponed to May 2026.
When will Sunny Deol's Gabru release?
Variety India reported that Sunny Deol's Gabru is now scheduled for a May 8 theatrical release. Previously, it was set for a March 13 release. With the new release date, Gabru smoothly avoided the box office clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Yash's Toxic, which are releasing on March 19.
What will Gabru explore?
Directed by Shashank Udapurkar and produced by Vishal Rana and Om Chhangani, Gabru brings Sunny Deol in a role that blends emotion, realism, and inspiration. As a middle-aged family man facing life’s surprises, Deol delivers a performance that leaves a mark on the audience, showing how resilience, hope, and self-discovery can transform even the most challenging moments.
Sources close to the project informed that the portal that Gabru holds a special significance for Deol.
“For Sunny Deol, ‘Gabru’ is not just another project, but a story that resonates with him on a deeply personal level. The film reflects themes of courage, identity, and resilience— elements that have always defined his cinematic journey. The makers are adopting a carefully curated release strategy to honor the film’s intimate narrative and strong emotional core, ensuring it connects meaningfully with audiences,” said the source.
Gabru cast and crew update
Starring Sunny Deol alongside Simran and Prit Kamani, Gabru features a soulful soundtrack by Mithoon, with lyrics from Sayeed Quadri, Satinder Sartaj, and Anurag Saikya. The film reimagines Deol beyond his iconic action hero image from Gadar and Border.
Salman Khan to play cameo in Gabru?
Bollywood Hungama earlier reported that Salman Khan has a special cameo appearance in Gabru. The source shared, “There was a requirement of a star and the makers knew that Salman Khan fit the bill completely. Salman was approached and he loved the part and its contribution to the film. He quietly shot the film more than a year ago and it has shaped up well.”
Providing more insight into the cameo, the source revealed that Salman Khan’s appearance in Gabru is “all heart.” Described as charming and highly entertaining, his role spans three scenes, making it an extended special appearance that adds a memorable touch to the film.
Sunny Deol's work front
Sunny Deol is experiencing a major career resurgence, with several high-profile action projects lined up for 2026. He was recently seen in Border 2, which has been performing superbly at the box office.
Apart from Gabru, he has Lahore 1947, which is releasing on August 13, 2026, and also stars Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol. Produced by Aamir Khan, the film might change its title. Sunny also has Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana in the pipeline.
Gabru FAQs
Q. What is Gabru about?
A. Gabru is a story of courage, conscience, and compassion, reflecting themes of human values and heroism that are synonymous with Sunny Deol's on-screen persona.
Q. When is Gabru releasing?
A. Gabru is set to hit theatres on May 8, 2026.
Q. Who is directing Gabru?
A. Gabru is written and directed by Shashank Udapurkar.