Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business Delays Worldwide Release to Early 2027
Anshuman Jha’s action sequel Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business is moving its worldwide theatrical release from November 6, 2026, to early 2027. The revised schedule is intended to give the film a broader cinema rollout in India and overseas, while allowing its team more time to pursue international distribution opportunities.
The change does not mean audiences will have to wait until 2027 for a first look. The film is set to make its world premiere in Belgium on November 7, during the Diwali week, as part of the Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival. Its selection gives the Indian action franchise an international festival showcase ahead of its planned commercial release.
Festival premiere remains on the calendar
Although the original global release date has been postponed, the Razor Reel screening will introduce Lakadbaggha 2 to audiences before its wider theatrical debut. The festival appearance is a significant step for the sequel, offering an early opportunity to build awareness among international viewers, film professionals and potential distributors.
The filmmakers said they were pleased to present the movie in Belgium during Diwali week and described the early 2027 release plan as a chance to reach a larger audience. Rather than rushing into cinemas on the earlier date, the team is aiming for a more expansive rollout that can support the film’s international ambitions.
For Bollywood and Indian action cinema, festival premieres can play an important role in introducing a title to audiences beyond its home market. They can also help generate interest among distributors who are assessing films for future theatrical, streaming or regional releases. The Razor Reel premiere will therefore serve as both a public debut and a first step in the sequel’s broader global campaign.
American Film Market plans point to North American ambitions
The makers are also expected to present Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business at the American Film Market in November. The event brings together producers, sales agents, distributors and other industry representatives, making it a key venue for exploring international film deals.
The team is looking into distribution opportunities in North America for 2027. While no specific release partners or dates have been announced, the planned market presentation suggests that the producers are considering how to position the sequel for audiences outside India. A wider international strategy could help the film connect with viewers interested in martial-arts action, animal welfare themes and Indian genre cinema.
The move to early 2027 also gives the distributors more flexibility to plan a release window. The film’s original November 2026 date would have placed it in the same period as Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana, a major title expected to attract substantial attention. Avoiding a crowded release period may help Lakadbaggha 2 secure greater visibility and a more focused theatrical campaign.
First film to return to select Indian cinemas
While the sequel’s release has shifted, the franchise’s first instalment is set to return to select cinemas across India from November. The re-release will give existing fans a chance to revisit the story and introduce new viewers to Arjun Bakshi, the animal-loving vigilante played by Anshuman Jha.
The producers have described the original film as the starting point for the franchise and say the theatrical return will allow audiences to reconnect with Arjun before his next adventure. The move may also help refresh interest in the series in the months leading up to the sequel’s eventual release.
Re-releasing a first film ahead of a follow-up can be an effective way to bring viewers back into a story world, particularly when a sequel arrives after a gap. In this case, the November screenings offer a chance to revisit the character, the franchise’s central ideas and the events that set Arjun’s journey in motion.
What audiences can expect from the next chapter
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business continues the story of Arjun Bakshi, whose identity as an animal lover shapes his actions as a vigilante. The franchise stands apart within the Bollywood action landscape by combining physical confrontations with a focus on animal protection. The sequel’s title suggests that the story will continue to explore that distinctive mix, though further plot details have not yet been shared.
With a festival premiere, a planned appearance at the American Film Market and a re-release of the original film, the team has several opportunities to build momentum before the sequel reaches cinemas. The international premiere will provide an early audience response, while the market presentation could help determine how widely the film travels beyond India.
For now, the key dates are clear: the world premiere is planned for November 7 at Razor Reel Flanders in Belgium, the first Lakadbaggha will return to select Indian theatres from November, and the sequel is targeting a worldwide theatrical release in early 2027. The revised timetable reflects the makers’ aim to give Arjun Bakshi’s next adventure a larger platform in India and abroad.
