Bandar, headlined by Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, premiered in cinemas across India on June 5, 2026. After its theatrical run, the Anurag Kashyap directorial is now preparing for its digital premiere.
When and where to watch Bandar
Bandar will begin streaming on ZEE5 from August 28, 2026. The platform announced the release date with a cryptic post teasing the film’s central question surrounding accusation, judgment and guilt.
Bandar trailer and story
The film follows Samar Mehra, a 50-year-old former television and pop star whose career is gradually fading. His life takes a dramatic turn following a difficult breakup with his former girlfriend Gayatri and a serious allegation against him.
Although Samar maintains his innocence, the case quickly becomes a media sensation, turning public sentiment against him. As he finds himself dealing with the harsh realities of prison life and hostility from fellow inmates, his priorities gradually change from proving his innocence to simply surviving.
The experience strips away the celebrity image he once carried and leaves a lasting impact on his life. The film reportedly ends on an ambiguous note, leaving the truth of the allegations unresolved.
Bandar cast and crew
Bandar features Bobby Deol in the lead, alongside Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Indrajith Sukumaran, Raj B. Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Nagesh Bhonsle, Riddhi Sen, Nikhat Khan and others.
Anurag Kashyap has co-produced and directed the film, with Sakshi Mehta serving as co-director. The screenplay is written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee. Nikhil Dwivedi, Shivie Pandit and Gaurie Pandit are also credited as co-producers.
The music features compositions by Amit Trivedi, Vishal Mishra, Sapan-Jagmohan, Payal Dev-Aditya Dev, Sickflip, Blurface and Shivahari Varma, with Shivahari Varma also handling the background score. Saiyed Shaaz Rizvi is the cinematographer, while Aarti Bajaj serves as editor.
