Bollywood’s leading ladies are lining up a slate of releases that spans mythology-tinged spectacle, sweeping romance, and gritty action — proof that 2026 and 2027 are shaping up to be women-led years at the box office. Whether it’s a Shah Rukh Khan reunion, a Bhansali love triangle, or a tribal-warrior origin story, here’s a look at the actresses and films generating the most buzz right now.
Raashii Khanna — Dharman and an Untitled Akshay Kumar Film
Dharman is scheduled to release in January 2027. The plot is reportedly about 2 strong-willed Army officers who find their lives intertwined with a woman, forming a complicated love triangle. The film releases in theatres worldwide on January 21, 2027. Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, has not been postponed and will hit theatres as scheduled on March 5, 2027.
Pan-India actress Raashii Khanna will be seen in a much-anticipated Dharman, co-starring the legendary Rajinikanth. She’s also set to appear with Akshay Kumar in an untitled comedy directed by Anees Bazmee. After Alpha, Alia Bhatt is starring in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War alongside real-life husband Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. After Maa Behen, Triptii Dimri is taking on Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, expected to be one of her most intense roles yet. The movie features Prabhas in the lead role.
