To steer clear of a massive box office collision with Ranbir Kapoor's highly anticipated film Ramayana, actor Anshuman Jha has decided to push back the theatrical release of his movie Lakkadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business. Initially scheduled to hit cinemas worldwide on November 6, 2026, the project is now being prepared for a release in early 2027. However, the international premiere of the film remains unaffected and will take place as planned in Belgium on November 7.
Global Release Strategy and Avoiding the Clash
The film's producers have cited a large-scale global release strategy as the primary reason behind altering the release date. The makers want to ensure that the movie reaches the widest possible audience base. Consequently, avoiding a direct contest with a massive tentpole feature like Ramayana was deemed a wiser choice to protect the film's commercial prospects and reach.
Sidestepping the Ramayana Showdown
Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana is slated to arrive in theaters worldwide on November 5, 2026. This would have placed the release dates of both films just a single day apart. Anticipating this potential box office battle, the team behind Lakkadbaggha 2 opted to defer its theatrical rollout. Even though the worldwide theatrical run will now begin in 2027, fans will still get an early glimpse of the project. The world premiere of Lakkadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business is locked for November 7, 2026, at the Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival in Belgium, where it has earned an official selection.
International Markets and Upcoming Festival Plans
According to the producers, this festival milestone will significantly help the movie establish a strong international footprint. The film's core team is also gearing up to showcase the project at the American Film Market in November. These sessions will be utilized to explore major theatrical distribution opportunities across North America. The overarching plan for the makers is to introduce the film forcefully into the global market throughout 2027.
The Core Narrative of the Lakkadbaggha Franchise
The storyline of the Lakkadbaggha franchise revolves around a character named Arjun Bakshi, who harbors a deep affection for animals and fiercely stands up against cruelty inflicted upon them. The narrative blends high-octane action with a poignant message centered on animal love and wildlife protection. The producers harbor ambitions of expanding this franchise into a massive cinematic universe, with the ultimate objective of portraying a hero who fights relentlessly for the justice of voiceless creatures.
Re-Releasing the Original Film in Theaters
Amidst the delay of the sequel, the makers have also announced plans to bring the original Lakkadbaggha film back to the big screen. The first installment will be re-released in select cinemas across India starting in November 2026. This move will allow audiences to revisit Arjun Bakshi's origins and reconnect with the storyline ahead of the second chapter's arrival. The producers hope that this theatrical rerun will inject fresh recognition into the franchise and heighten anticipation among viewers for the upcoming sequel.
