Varun DhawanMrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde will share screen space in the romantic comedy ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’. He is the director of the film David Dhawan. Officials have confirmed that the film will be released on June 5, the original date. The update comes after several changes to the release schedule.
Multiple changes led to the final decision to release Varun Dhawan’s film
The release tour of the film has seen several changes. It was moved to June 12 for the first time. It came after Yash had announced Toxic’s June 4 release. The move was made to avoid a clash with Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’. Later, the makers surprised the audience again. The release was postponed until May 22. It was a few weeks ahead of the original plan. These changes kept fans guessing about the final release date.
Varun Dhawan shares the update
On April 29, Varun Dhawan shared a new poster online. He confirmed that the film will release on June 5. The decision came after Yash’s announcement about the delay of Toxic. Soon after, Varun posted colorful and whimsical stills from the film. He also thanked Yash and Maddock Films for their support. He wrote, “JUNE 5th 2026 in theaters Thanks to @thenameisyash and @maddockfilms for helping us reset the schedule as our hai jawani toh ishq hona hai movie will release on original date. First movie to release post ipl.”The film is also being seen as a significant project for David Dhawan. It may mark his latest managerial ambition.
Yash confirms ‘Toxic’ delay
Yash has officially announced that Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups will not be released on June 4th. This has the second delay of the film. It was earlier scheduled to release on March 19.In a detailed statement, Yash explained the decision. He said: “There are movies that we make, and then there are movies that remind us why we fell in love with cinema. Toxic has been such a journey. Presenting our film at CinemaCon and witnessing the tremendous global response has confirmed what we’ve always believed: that this film deserves to reach its full potential worldwide”.Yash clarified that the film is complete, however, it needs better alignment for a global release. He said: “Toxic is complete, and we are currently lining up global distribution and partnerships. In light of this, we have decided to recalibrate our release date. While we won’t be releasing on June 4th as previously announced, we will be releasing on a later, globally aligned date. Toxic is coming to theaters worldwide soon.“He also talked about the responsibility of Indian cinema in the world. “At a time when Indian cinema is finding its voice and stepping onto the global stage with such promise, each one of us has a responsibility to raise the bar. As an actor-producer, I see this moment as an opportunity for the Indian film industry and for all of us to participate by taking the time to make our film reach the world with the impact it should have.“He thanked fans for their support through the changes. “Through every step and change, your support has stayed with me, and I carry it with gratitude.” He concluded by saying, “Some stories demand patience. Some journeys demand it. We promise you a film to enjoy and celebrate, a film that will be a proud moment for Indian cinema.”
