2026 · Film
Dilwali Diwali
A Hindi Diwali family drama-comedy in which a young man home from abroad finds that the new flat he bought his Punjabi parents isn't where their hearts are.
Release Thu, 5 Nov, 2026 Confirmed
Checked by Movie Mandala, Sun, 1 Nov, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaDilwali Diwali releases on 5 November 2026 (confirmed). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
Releases Thu, 5 Nov, 2026Confirmed
The story
After years of working abroad, Ansh Sikka buys his middle-class Punjabi parents a flat in a high-rise. When he comes home for Diwali, he finds that the new apartment does not bring the fresh start he imagined. His parents' idea of happiness is not the same as his idea of success, and the festive reunion becomes a push and pull between generations over what home really means.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
A gentle festive pick for families watching together, with a U/A 7+ rating on Netflix. It centres on parents, grown-up children and the meaning of home rather than on big drama.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Dilwali Diwali is a Netflix film produced by Terribly Tiny Tales, which earlier made Greater Kalesh and Musafir Cafe for the service. Ritu Mago wrote it and Ritesh Menon directed. Mihir Ahuja plays Ansh Sikka and Manoj Pahwa his father, with Neelu Kohli and Aurra Bhatnagar in the main cast.
Netflix announced the film on 25 October 2026, saying it premieres on 5 November, and released the official trailer on its Netflix India YouTube channel on 31 October. Netflix's India title page already lists the film with a U/A 7+ rating and the Hindi-language tag, though it did not yet show a date when checked on 1 November.
What we know so far
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Family drama, Comedy
- Certificate
- U/A 7+ (Netflix rating)
- Director
- Ritesh Menon
- Cast
- Mihir Ahuja, Manoj Pahwa, Neelu Kohli, Aurra Bhatnagar
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Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Dilwali Diwali in India?
- Dilwali Diwali releases on 5 November 2026 (confirmed). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
- Is Dilwali Diwali in Hindi?
- Yes. Dilwali Diwali is a Hindi-language film.
- When does Dilwali Diwali release?
- Dilwali Diwali is scheduled to release on 5 November 2026. This date has been officially announced. Latest update: Netflix India released the official trailer on YouTube.
- When will Dilwali Diwali come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Dilwali Diwali yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- Is Dilwali Diwali suitable for children?
- Dilwali Diwali has a CBFC U/A 7+ (Netflix rating) certificate.