Bobby Deol’s Dark Thriller Bandar Set To Release On 22 May

What happens when fame fades and controversy takes over?

Bandar is not just another crime thriller, it's a story that dives deep into power, perception, and the thin line between truth and accusation.

If you enjoy thought-provoking cinema that blends suspense with emotional depth, Bandar might be one of the most talked-about releases of 2026.

Movie Details
Movie Name	Bandar
Release Date	22 May 2026
Lead Cast	Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra
Language	Hindi
Genre	Crime-thriller, Psychological Drama
Director	Anurag Kashyap
Producer	Nikhil Dwivedi
Writer	Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee
Cinematography	Saiyed Shaaz Rizvi
Editor	Aarti Bajaj
Music Composer	Shivahari Varma

What Is Bandar All About?

The film centers on Bobby, portraying Samar, a pop singer whose popularity is declining. His life is altered permanently when his ex claims he raped her. He gets arrested and finds himself in prison.

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The logline of the story states, "Samar is an aging television celebrity whose popularity is dwindling." He is content in his new relationship with a young woman, Khushi, when his former partner, Gayatri, attempts to come back into his life. Rather than communicating with her, he severs all ties and blocks her. However, the situation turns grave when Gayatri charges him with rape. He is quickly apprehended and confronts a dishonest legal system intent on keeping him incarcerated.

Bobby Deol’s Film Bandar Cast

Bandar Cast
Actor's Name	Character's Name
Bobby Deol	Samar
Sanya Malhotra	Samar’s sister
Saba Azad	Khushi (Samar’s girlfriend)
Sapna Pabbi	Gayatri (Samar’s ex-girlfriend)

Along with these, the cast also includes Indrajith Sukumaran, Raj B. Shetty, Riddhi Sen, Santosh Juvekar & others.

Bandar Release Date

The upcoming film, Bandar, has its release date announced. The movie starring Bobby Deol is set to be released in theaters globally on May 22, 2026.

The movie debuted at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, being shown in the Special Presentation section. The screening represented its initial significant international presentation prior to its commercial launch.

Is Bandar Based On A True Story?

In a recent interview with Variety, the director disclosed that the film was based on a real-life event. He remarked, "The concept was inspired by a real event, but we clearly had to tread carefully."

You aren't sure who is correct and who is mistaken. There was widespread abuse of new regulations, exemplified by a woman filing eight separate cases across eight police stations with assistance from a lawyer and a police officer.

With controversy, courtroom tension, and psychological twists, Bandar looks set to deliver a powerful cinematic experience this May.

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