2026 · Film
Udta Teer
A spy comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, directed by Akash A Kaushik.
Released Fri, 23 Oct, 2026
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Wed, 21 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 24 October 2026, Udta Teer is showing in theatres in India.
In theatres
In theatres
Checked Sat, 24 Oct, 2026
The story
Bilal Ahmed, a Pakistani agent, loses his memory during a mission and comes to believe he is an Indian counter-terrorism officer, leaving his loyalties badly confused. The makers bill it as a political satire mixing action and comedy. Ayushmann Khurrana plays Bilal, with Sara Ali Khan.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
If you want a light cinema outing that mixes mistaken-identity comedy with espionage, this is aimed at you. Check the certificate before taking young children.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
The release moved from 9 October to 23 October 2026, so it opens the same day as several other Hindi films.
Background
Udta Teer is produced by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment. It is Akash A Kaushik's first film as director. Ayushmann Khurrana plays Bilal, a Pakistani agent who loses his memory after an explosion and comes to believe he is an Indian counter-terrorism officer. The makers describe it as a political satire with action and comedy.
The supporting cast includes Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Gulshan Grover, Raghubir Yadav and Supriya Pilgaonkar. The makers say the delay gave the film a less crowded release window.
What we know so far
- Fri, 17 Apr, 2026Film announced with a theatrical release date of 11 September 2026 (article updated 17 Apr 2026). Source
- Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Release moved to 9 October 2026. Source
- Wed, 9 Sept, 2026First-look poster unveiled, confirming 9 October 2026 worldwide. Source
- Thu, 1 Oct, 2026CBFC certified the film U/A (certificate DIL/6/142/2026-MUM), runtime 2h 17m; the age band was not given by an allowed source. Source
- Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Release postponed by two weeks to 23 October 2026 for a less crowded window with more screens. Source
- Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Opened in cinemas on 23 October 2026; Bollywood Hungama's live tracker logged a day-1 India collection of about Rs 3.04 crore (provisional). Source
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Spy comedy
- Runtime
- 137 min
- Certificate
- U/A 13+
- Director
- Akash A Kaushik
- Cast
- Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Udta Teer in India?
- As of 24 October 2026, Udta Teer is showing in theatres in India.
- Is Udta Teer in Hindi?
- Yes. Udta Teer is a Hindi-language film.
- When will Udta Teer come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Udta Teer yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- Is Udta Teer suitable for children?
- Udta Teer has a CBFC U/A 13+ certificate, which means it is suitable for viewers aged 13 and above; younger children should watch with a parent.
- How long is Udta Teer?
- Udta Teer runs for 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).