2026 · Film
Little Thomas
A children's film set in 1990s Goa about a boy who wants a baby brother, in theatres from 23 October 2026.
Released Fri, 23 Oct, 2026
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Wed, 21 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 24 October 2026, Little Thomas is showing in theatres in India.
In theatres
In theatres
Checked Sat, 24 Oct, 2026
The story
In early-1990s Goa, seven-year-old Thomas Miranda, an only child, badly wants a baby brother. When he is told that his parents must kiss to give him one, he sets out to get his bickering parents to do it. Hridansh Parekh plays Thomas, with Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal as his parents.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Families with children may want to look at this gentle sibling story set in 1990s Goa. Check the certificate before booking for young children.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Anurag Kashyap backs the film. It is set in Goa in the 1990s.
Background
Little Thomas is written and directed by Kaushal Oza, who says the story draws on his own childhood. Seven-year-old Thomas, an only child, learns his parents must kiss for a baby to arrive. Since they have stopped kissing, he sets out to bring them together.
Anurag Kashyap is one of the producers, along with Luminoso Pictures, Civic Studios, Good Bad Films and Ranjan Singh's Flip Films. The Hollywood Reporter India calls it his first children's film since his 2007 animated debut, Return of Hanuman. Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal play Thomas's parents.
What we know so far
- Thu, 10 Sept, 2026Official teaser released, carrying a theatrical release date of 23 October 2026. Source
- Fri, 11 Sept, 2026The Hollywood Reporter India reports the film has locked a nationwide theatrical release on 23 October 2026 (article updated 11 Sep 2026). Source
- Thu, 1 Oct, 2026Official trailer released, confirming the 23 October 2026 theatrical release. Source
- Mon, 19 Oct, 2026Bollywood Hungama reported that the CBFC rated the film U/A 7+ rather than U; Gulshan Devaiah said he was surprised by the decision. Its censor details give a runtime of 2h 6m. Source
- Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Opened in cinemas on 23 October 2026 in a small release. Source
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Children's film, Family drama
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Certificate
- U/A 7+
- Director
- Kaushal Oza
- Cast
- Hridansh Parekh, Gulshan Devaiah, Rasika Dugal
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Little Thomas in India?
- As of 24 October 2026, Little Thomas is showing in theatres in India.
- Is Little Thomas in Hindi?
- Yes. Little Thomas is a Hindi-language film.
- When will Little Thomas come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Little Thomas yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- Is Little Thomas suitable for children?
- Little Thomas has a CBFC U/A 7+ certificate, which means it is suitable for viewers aged 7 and above; younger children should watch with a parent.
- How long is Little Thomas?
- Little Thomas runs for 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).