Dharma Productions has officially set the release window for its upcoming romantic musical Chand Mera Dil, bringing clarity to a project that has been on audiences’ radar for some time. Headlined by Ananya Panday and Lakshya, the film is slated to arrive in theatres on May 8, 2026, as confirmed by trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
Directed by Vivek Soni, Chand Mera Dil is positioned as an emotionally charged love story with music at its core. The film brings together Ananya and Lakshya for the first time, a pairing that has already generated intrigue among fans of contemporary romance dramas. Backed by Dharma Productions, the project is produced under the stewardship of Karan Johar.
ANANYA PANDAY – LAKSHYA: DHARMA’S ‘CHAND MERA DIL’ RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED… #DharmaProductions‘ upcoming intense musical love story #ChandMeraDil, starring #AnanyaPanday and #Lakshya, is set to hit cinemas on 8 May 2026.
This marks #Lakshya‘s next big-screen outing after the… pic.twitter.com/ogiAJwVNxi
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 31, 2026
The release date announcement comes after a period of postponement, making the update particularly significant for those tracking the film’s journey. Late last year, the makers had offered a glimpse into the film’s tone through a set of posters that introduced its romantic universe. The visuals leaned into intimacy and mood—quiet indoor moments, tender exchanges, and moonlit settings—suggesting a love story driven by emotion rather than spectacle.
Music is expected to be a defining element of the film. Industry buzz indicates that Johar is closely involved in curating the soundtrack, underlining the importance of the album in shaping the narrative’s emotional arc. Given Dharma’s legacy with memorable romantic music, expectations around the film’s songs are already running high.
For Lakshya, Chand Mera Dil marks a return to the big screen following his 2023 action outing Kill and his appearance in The Ba*ds of Bollywood, directed by Aryan Khan. Ananya Panday, meanwhile, has had a busy 2025 with releases like Kesari Chapter 2 and Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, and now turns her focus to a genre that has consistently resonated with younger audiences.
With a spring 2026 release, a fresh lead pairing, and a strong emphasis on music and emotion, Chand Mera Dil is shaping up as a key romantic offering from Dharma Productions—one that aims to tap into nostalgia while speaking to a new generation of moviegoers.
