Bandar (2026)

Name: Bandar
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 2026-06-04
Duration: 2 h 16 min
Cast: Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Sapna Pabbi, Jitendra Joshi

4 June 20262h 16mHindiIndia

AThriller Crime Drama

DirectorAnurag Kashyap

StarringBobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Sapna Pabbi

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Best for: Fans of Anurag Kashyap's crime dramas and Bobby Deol's serious roles.

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Bandar OTT release date

Theatrical release (India)	5 June 2026
OTT / digital release (India)	28 August 2026
Gap between theatre and OTT	84 days
Streaming now on	Zee5

Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.

Bandar story (no spoilers)

In Bandar, television star Samar Mehra finds his life upended when his ex-girlfriend Gayatri accuses him of rape after he cuts off contact with her. Despite being in a new relationship with Khushi, Samar is arrested and pulled into a justice system that is portrayed as corrupt. The Hindi-language crime thriller, directed by Anurag Kashyap, follows Samar as he navigates the fallout of the accusation and the machinery of the law. The film sets up a tense conflict between personal relationships and institutional power, with a tone that is dramatic and suspenseful. Bobby Deol plays Samar, with Sanya Malhotra as Suhani Mehra and Saba Azad as Khushi. The narrative focuses on the consequences of the accusation and the struggle within a flawed system, without revealing how the story resolves. At 136 minutes, the movie builds its tension through the collision of Samar's public persona and private crisis.

Should you watch Bandar?

Watch it for

Anurag Kashyap directs this Hindi crime thriller, marking his return to the genre.
Bobby Deol leads as TV star Samar Mehra, with Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, and Sapna Pabbi in key roles.
The plot tackles a serious accusation and a corrupt justice system, promising a tense, dramatic watch.
At 136 minutes, it offers a focused runtime for a crime drama.

Skip it if

You prefer lighter entertainment; this is an A-certified crime thriller with a serious tone.
You are not in the mood for a film centered on a rape accusation and legal struggles.
You want a fast-paced action movie; this is a drama-driven thriller.

Bandar cast

Bobby Deolas Samar Mehra

Sanya Malhotraas Suhani Mehra

Saba Azadas Khushi

Sapna Pabbias Gayatri Anand

Jitendra Joshias Deore

Indrajith Sukumaranas Lijo

Raj B Shettyas Lizard Man 1

Ankush Gedamas Bilaal

Riddhi Senas Advocate Mukherjee

Nagesh Bhonsleas Papa Jacob

Sukant Goelas Aatish

Jaimini Pathakas Cop 1

Bandar movie details

Director	Anurag Kashyap
Writer	Sudip Sharma, Abhishek Banerjee
Music	Amit Trivedi, Vishal Mishra, Jagmohan Bakshi, Sapan Sengupta, Payal Dev, Aditya Dev, Sarvesh Shrivastava, Sannit Gangula, Shivahari Varma
Cinematography	Shaaz Rizvi
Producer	Nikhil Dwivedi, Shivie Pandit, Anurag Kashyap, Gauri Pandit
Release date	4 June 2026
Runtime	2h 16m (136 minutes)
Original language	Hindi
Country of origin	India
Languages spoken in the film	Hindi
Original title	बंदर
Certificate (India)	A

Parental guide: is Bandar family friendly?

ViolenceModerate

LanguageModerate

Sexual contentModerate

Family viewingNot ideal

The film is A-certified and deals with rape accusations and a corrupt justice system, so it is not suitable for children; this is a general guide. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.

Bandar official trailer

Our verdict

Bandar brings together Anurag Kashyap's gritty direction and Bobby Deol in a tense crime thriller about a TV star's downfall. The film's serious subject matter and A-rated content make it clearly aimed at adult audiences. With a 136-minute runtime, it offers a focused, dramatic look at a flawed justice system.