The release of ‘Udta Teer’, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, has been rescheduled. The film will now open in theatres on October 23 instead of October 9, the makers have confirmed.
Why was the release date changed?
According to ANI, in a press note, the film’s team explained the thinking behind the decision. It read, “Udta Teer has been generating encouraging buzz with its trailer and ongoing promotions. With the film tracking well, the makers have made a smart and sensible theatrical call by moving the release to October 23, giving it a cleaner release window and a stronger theatrical runway instead of compromising on screens in a suddenly crowded marketplace.”The note added, “A smart and strategic theatrical move by the makers. The trailer and promotions are creating encouraging buzz and choosing a cleaner release window allows the film to maximise its theatrical showcase.”
Ayushmann Khurrana on his role
Speaking to ANI, Ayushmann Khurrana said the film takes him back to the kind of cinema he is known for. “It features a very unique, novel, and distinct story, the kind of films I’ve always done. I am returning to my core, which champions original content, and this film embodies that,” he said.He plays a Pakistani spy who loses his memory in the film. “In the film, I play a Pakistani spy who loses his memory; while he retains a sense of patriotism, he forgets which country he belongs to, so he ends up supporting India. It could be described as a pro-India patriotic comedy; it’s a genre-defying film that can be enjoyed with the whole family,” he added.
Cast and crew of ‘Udta Teer’
The film is the directorial debut of Akash A Kaushik. Alongside Ayushmann and Sara, the cast includes Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar, Gulshan Grover, Mukul Dev, Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala, Sandeep Anand, Supriya Pilgaonkar and Smita Tambe.Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain have produced the film. The movie will release in theatres on October 23, 2026.