Sai Pallavi’s 2026 looks promising: Mere Raho release date in flux
Sai Pallavi is set for a big 2026, with a role in the star-studded, VFX-heavy Ramayana slated for Diwali. But before that, she’ll make her Hindi-film debut with Mere Raho, co-starring Junaid Khan. The romantic drama is finally planned to arrive in 2026, but its release date has been the subject of much trade speculation.
April 24 or July? The release-date tug of war
Industry whispers indicate the makers initially locked April 24, 2026 as the release date for Mere Raho. A source told Bollywood Hungama that the team felt the date would be ideal. But recent reports suggest the film could be pushed to July 2026.
Mid-Day quoted an insider saying, “July offers better leg room for a film like Mere Raho. It needs time, repeat value, and controlled screen density. The summer corridor allows the film to breathe without the noise that comes with the festive and holiday rush.”
Why the shift makes sense
- The April calendar is crowded: Salman Khan’s Battle Of Galwan is locked for April 17, while May 1 sees big releases like Raja Shivaji and The Devil Wears Prada 2.
- Producers often prefer less-cluttered windows for romance films that rely on repeat viewership and steady word-of-mouth rather than opening-weekend fireworks.
- Aamir Khan Productions has been unusually secretive about the final date, so the industry expects strategic maneuvering to find the best box-office window.
Aamir Khan Productions and the teaser strategy
Aamir Khan Productions is keeping cards close to the chest. The studio’s January release, Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos (written and acted by Vir Das), hits theatres on January 16. There’s industry hope that the first-look teaser or a promo for Mere Raho might be attached to those prints, giving the film an early visibility boost.
About Mere Raho: A snow-kissed Korean remake
Mere Raho is reportedly a remake of the Korean film One Day (2011). The love story was filmed during the picturesque Snow Festival in Sapporo, Japan, promising strong visuals and romantic backdrops. Pictures of Junaid and Sai from the Japan schedule leaked after the early-2024 shoot, and the film initially went on floors in Mumbai in December 2023.
The film’s release has already been shifted multiple times. At one point Aamir Khan planned a Valentine’s Day 2024 launch, but that was postponed after Junaid’s debut theatrical romcom Loveyapa chose an early-February slot. Mere Raho was later eyed for December 12, and now the makers are aiming for a 2026 release.
What to expect next
If the film keeps the July window, audiences can expect a quieter box-office environment that may help a slow-burning romantic drama find its feet. Visually, the Sapporo sequences and intimate chemistry between Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan are the key draws. Keep an eye out for an official announcement from Aamir Khan Productions and any teaser that may arrive with the January release.
