Bollywood fans can gear up for a wave of fresh releases this week as April 2026 brings a mix of genres to theatres and OTT platforms starting 17 April. Bejoy Nambiar’s revenge play, Akshay Kumar anticipated horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, and Rajkummar Rao’s quirky and intriguing Toaster. Filmmakers are rolling out several other titles alongside these highlights, ensuring mid-April delivers humor, thrills, and unique storytelling to audiences eager for new cinematic experiences.
- Assi
Assi brings an investigative courtroom drama to life, starring Taapsee Pannu in the lead and directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film hit theatres on February 20 and is expected to stream on OTT starting April 17, 2026. The ensemble cast are Kani Kusruti, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyb, Kumud Mishra, and Naseeruddin Shah, drives a gripping narrative that tickles legal battles, investigations, and pressing social issues. While audiences anticipate its digital release, the official OTT confirmation is still pending.
- Bhooth Bangla
Bhooth Bangla reunites Akshay Kumar with director Priyadarshan after 14 years and lands in theatres on April 17, 2026. The film sets its fantasy horror-comedy in Mangalpur, where Arjun Acharya inherits a haunted ancestral palace and insists on hosting his sister’s wedding there despite warnings of a curse from a supernatural entity named Vadhusur. His decision triggers a series of chaotic and spooky events. Tabbu Wamiqa Gabbi, and comedy veterans Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani join the ensemble cast to bring the eerie yet humorous tale to life.
- Toaster
Toaster introduces a Hindi-language dark comedy that Netflix will release on April 15, 2026, with Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra in the lead. The film follows Ramakant, a miserly man who obsessively tries to reclaim an expensive toaster he gifted at a wedding that was suddenly called off. His pursuit drags him and his wife into a chaotic chain of crime and dark humor. Archana Puran Singh and Abhishek Banerjee strengthen the supporting cast, while Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa launch their banner KAMPA Films with this debut production.
- Do Deewane Seher Mein
Do Deewane Seher Mein presents a contemporary romantic drama with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur in the lead. The film premiered in theatres and Netflix plans to stream it on April 17, 2026. Set against the backdrop of a bustling modern city the story follows two misfits who struggle to fit into the fast-paced urban world. When they cross paths, they form a deep and unexpected bond, helping each other confront insecurities and navigate the pressures of city life. By focusing on emotional connection rather than formulaic romance, the film offers a refreshing take on modern love.
- Matka King
Matka King brings a highly anticipated web series to Amazon Prime Video with Vijay Varma in the lead. The drama, directed by Nagraj Manjule, premieres on April 17, 2026, and transports viewers to 1960s Mumbai. The story follows an ordinary man who rises to power as the Matka King in the world of betting. Kritika Karma, Sai Tamhankar, and Gulshan Grover join the cast, driving a narrative that dives deep into the dark underbelly of gambling, crime, and power struggles in old Bombay.
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