Dharmendra's 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' to re-release in January 2026?
What's the story
The Bollywood film Yamla Pagla Deewana, starring Dharmendra and his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, is reportedly set for a theatrical re-release as a tribute to the late actor. The news was confirmed by a source to Bollywood Hungama, who said that the film is "not very old" and "still looks fresh and entertaining."
Schedule change
'Yamla Pagla Deewana' re-release planned for January
The source revealed that initially, the re-release was scheduled for December 19. However, due to the ongoing Dhurandhar craze, NH Studioz, which owns the rights to the film, has decided to postpone it. The film is now expected to hit theaters on January 1, 2026. A final decision regarding this change will be made in a few days.
Film details
'Yamla Pagla Deewana' plot and box office performance
Directed by Samir Karnik, Yamla Pagla Deewana tells the story of an Indian man living in Canada who returns to Banaras to find his estranged brother and father. The film was a commercial success, opening at ₹7.95cr and grossing a lifetime collection of ₹55.28cr. Its success led to sequels Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013) and Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se (2018), though both failed at the box office.