The release of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, directed by David Dhawan and starring Varun Dhawan, has been postponed for the second time. The makers have now announced a new theatrical release date of June 12, 2026. The film was earlier scheduled for June 5, 2026, and before that, it had originally been set to release on April 10, 2026.

The change was confirmed through an official statement on Instagram on Tuesday. The team explained that the decision came after assessing recent developments and the broader industry scenario. “We would like to clarify that our film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai was initially slated for 5th June, a date announced several months ago. However, given recent developments and the prevailing situation, we felt it was more appropriate to postpone the release,” the statement read. The producers also highlighted the importance of industry solidarity. “We believe it’s healthier for filmmakers to support each other rather than compete for the same release date. With that spirit, we have moved the release to 12th June to bring our film to audiences a week later.”

Produced by Ramesh Taurani and helmed by veteran director David Dhawan, the film promises a lively mix of romance and comedy. Alongside Varun Dhawan, the lead cast includes Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, while supporting roles feature Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Chunkey Panday, Rakesh Bedi, and Ali Asgar.

The film’s title draws inspiration from a popular track in David Dhawan’s 1999 hit Biwi No.1, which starred Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen. Varun Dhawan was most recently seen in the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari alongside Janhvi Kapoor. Released on October 2, the film also featured Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf, following the story of two former lovers in Delhi trying to rekindle their romance, leading to humorous misunderstandings and unexpected relationships.