Raftaar release postponed to Oct 16, 2026 for extended Dussehra weekend

The release of the upcoming Bollywood film "Raftaar" has been postponed from July to October 16, 2026, coinciding with the extended Dussehra weekend. The announcement was made on Friday by the film's stars and producers, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, via a joint post on Instagram.

In their statement, the couple described the project as deeply personal, calling it a labor of belief, grit and countless dreams. They explained that the film deserved more time to grow into something truly memorable, framing the delay as a strategic decision to ensure the project's quality. The film marks the first theatrical production venture for the couple's company, Kampa Films.

Directed by Aditya Nimbalkar, "Raftaar" stars Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh in lead roles. The story is set within the competitive world of India's edtech industry, following the meteoric rise of a startup and the intense relationship at its core between a determined man and an ambitious woman. The narrative explores themes of ambition, hustle, and the personal costs associated with chasing success.

The supporting cast includes Rajat Kapoor, Tanya Maniktala, Rohan Verma, and Anurag Thakur. The story and screenplay were...