Mere Raho’s release postponed to summer 2026
Aamir Khan Productions’ much-anticipated romantic drama Mere Raho, starring Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan, will no longer arrive on its originally scheduled date of December 12, 2025. The film’s release has been pushed to the summer of 2026, with industry insiders pointing to a possible July window as the preferred launch period.
Why the date was moved
Sources say the change was driven by commercial prudence. With December becoming an increasingly crowded season — headlined this year by big-ticket films such as Dhurandhar and a major romantic comedy featuring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday — the team behind Mere Raho decided that a year-end release would make it hard for a quietly powerful, content-driven romance to find its audience.
As one trade source told Mid-Day: “December is a high-pressure corridor… July offers better leg room for a film like Mere Raho. It needs time, repeat value, and controlled screen density.” The logic is straightforward — a summer release provides a less cluttered calendar and more room for word-of-mouth to build.
Aamir Khan’s role and post-production update
Principal photography for Mere Raho wrapped in April 2025, and post-production has since been completed. Aamir Khan himself was entrusted with the film’s marketing, and trade circles say he played a key role in re-evaluating the release strategy and choosing the new window.
About the film and its cast
Mere Raho is a Hindi remake of the 2016 Thai romance One Day, directed by Sunil Pandey. The film pairs Sai Pallavi’s heartfelt screen presence with Junaid Khan’s growing stardom — a combination many expect to resonate strongly with urban audiences looking for an emotional, character-driven love story.
The project is also an important moment for Sai Pallavi, who is simultaneously generating buzz for her role in the 2026 mythological epic Ramayana.
What a summer release could mean
- Better box-office breathing room: Fewer heavyweights in July could mean more screens and longer theatrical runs.
- Room for word-of-mouth: A slower build could benefit a romance that relies on audience recommendations and repeat viewings.
- Targeted urban appeal: The film’s tone and cast are likely to draw city audiences who tend to support content-led cinema over the long haul.
When will we get an official date?
There’s no confirmed new release date yet. Observers expect Aamir Khan Productions to announce a formal date in the coming months as pre-release marketing ramps up. Keep an eye out for updates — if July is chosen, promotional activity is likely to pick up well ahead of the launch to build momentum.
Bottom line
The postponement looks strategic rather than worrying: with completed post-production, a strong cast, and Aamir Khan steering the marketing, Mere Raho appears set to target a quieter summer slot where it can grow steadily through word-of-mouth. Fans of Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan will likely welcome the extra runway if it means a better theatrical life for the film.