CONFIRMED: Ajay Devgn-starrer Ranger pushed to 2027; WON’T clash with Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan’s comic caper, Eetha
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the movie has indeed been postponed and will rollout only next year. A source told us, “The movie should rollout after Eid, which falls in March 2027. Hence, expect Ranger to be a summer rollout, which would be apt. It’s a jungle adventure and would be an ideal movie to rollout during the school and college holidays.”
Adding to this, December 4, meanwhile, will now see the rollout of Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan-Raashii Khanna’s untitled comic caper, directed by Anees Bazmee. It will clash with Shraddha Kapoor-starrer Eetha . There’s also a possibility of Prabhas’ period action drama, Fauzi , releasing on December 3. However, as per trade sources, it’s unlikely and like Ranger, it maybe pushed to 2027.
Meanwhile, This means Ajay Devgn will have just two releases in 2026. According to an August report in Mid-Day, Ranger features Ajay as a forest officer determined to protect tigers. However, his mission is made increasingly difficult by an inefficient team, corrupt superiors and a ruthless gang of poachers led by Sanjay Dutt, who plays the antagonist.
Notably, The Mid-Day report also shared that the climax was shot last month in Mumbai, after which the makers plan to movie a special dance number with Tamannaah Bhatia and Ajay Devgn.
As per the latest buzz, Ranger is produced by Luv Ranjan and directed by Jagan Shakti. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama in January 2026, Luv shared, “Ajay sir and Sanju sir have worked together so many times in these 25 years. Yet, they have never done an action movie together. It is very shocking. It is extremely exciting that we’ll get to see them in an action movie for the first time.”
Source: Bollywood Hungama