The release date for the musical romantic drama Chand Mera Dil is now officially set. Featuring a fresh pairing of Ananya Panday and Lakshya, the film will hit theatres on May 22, 2026. Directed by Vivek Soni, it is being positioned as an intense love story, aiming to make the most of the summer holiday window, a time that has traditionally worked well for emotional, music-driven romances from the banner.
For Lakshya, the film comes at an important point in his career. After gaining strong critical appreciation for Kill and further proving his range with the globally popular series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, he now returns to the big screen in a classic romantic lead role. It also reflects Dharma Productions’ clear intent to shape him into a reliable theatrical star across genres.
Ananya Panday, who has had a consistent association with the production house, continues that journey with this film. The tagline, Pyaar mein thoda paagal hona hi padta hai, hints at a story rooted in intense emotions and passionate love. There is already a sense that the fresh pairing could strike a chord with younger audiences, who remain the core audience for such urban romantic musicals.
Vivek Soni, known for handling nuanced relationship dramas like Meenakshi Sundareshwar, steps into theatrical storytelling with this project. The film is also part of a larger collaboration between Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta, signalling a push to bring big-screen romantic musicals back into focus. As the film gears up for its promotional phase, much will depend on its music and overall appeal, making Chand Mera Dil one of the key releases to watch out for in early 2026.
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