2026 · Film
Ganesh Dust to Stardust
Choreographer Ganesh Acharya directs this biographical drama about his own rise from a poor childhood to becoming a Bollywood dance master.
Release Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 Confirmed
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaGanesh Dust to Stardust releases on 11 December 2026 (confirmed). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
Releases Fri, 11 Dec, 2026Confirmed
The story
The film follows a boy who loves dancing to dhol beats. His father, a gifted classical dancer whose own talent never got its chance, hopes his son will become a famous dance master. After his father's death, the family falls deeper into poverty, and the teenager takes odd jobs before finding his way back to dance. The makers describe it as a story of dreams, responsibilities and sacrifice, with dance at its centre.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
A rags-to-riches biographical drama with plenty of dance, good for viewers who enjoy inspirational life stories and film-industry journeys. The CBFC certificate is not yet published.
Genres:DramaTrue storiesMusical
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Background
Ganesh Dust to Stardust is choreographer Ganesh Acharya's directorial debut. He wrote the film, which is based on his own early life. His daughter Soundarya Acharya produces under V2S Production & Entertainment. Digangana Suryavanshi co-wrote the screenplay and dialogues, her debut as a writer. Debutant Shivanshu Soni leads the cast, with Alok Shaw, Sukanya Kalan and Sakshi Pawaskar. Junaid Kumar composed the music and score, and the dance sequences are choreographed by Acharya and his team.
Acharya announced the film with a first poster on Ganesh Chaturthi, 14 September 2026. The trailer came out on 11 October 2026, along with a theatrical release date of 11 December 2026. Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh were among those who shared it. PVR INOX's YouTube channel also promotes the release. No streaming partner has been reported.
What we know so far
- Mon, 14 Sept, 2026Ganesh Acharya announced his directorial Ganesh Dust To Stardust and unveiled the first poster and an announcement video on Ganesh Chaturthi. Source
- Sun, 11 Oct, 2026The makers (V2S Production & Entertainment) released the official trailer and announced a theatrical release on 11 December 2026. Source
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Biographical drama, Dance drama
- Director
- Ganesh Acharya
- Cast
- Shivanshu Soni, Alok Shaw, Sukanya Kalan, Sakshi Pawaskar
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Ganesh Dust to Stardust in India?
- Ganesh Dust to Stardust releases on 11 December 2026 (confirmed). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
- Is Ganesh Dust to Stardust in Hindi?
- Yes. Ganesh Dust to Stardust is a Hindi-language film.
- When does Ganesh Dust to Stardust release?
- Ganesh Dust to Stardust is scheduled to release on 11 December 2026. This date has been officially announced. Latest update: The makers (V2S Production & Entertainment) released the official trailer and announced a theatrical release on 11 December 2026.
- When will Ganesh Dust to Stardust come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Ganesh Dust to Stardust yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.