Overview

• India’s Press Information Bureau labeled claims of a September 26 theatrical opening as fake, stating no clearance has been granted.
• The film opened worldwide on September 12 in markets outside India, following months of uncertainty.
• Earlier reports from outlets including Bollywood Hungama cited unnamed sources about a domestic release plan, which the official stance now disputes.
• Industry bodies FWICE and AICWA have objected to screenings in India and urged non-cooperation with Pakistani talent.
• The movie’s domestic plans were upended after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, and backlash grew after Fawad Khan criticized Operation Sindoor.