The Khoslas are coming back, and this time they may have to take on the biggest name in the business. The makers of Khosla Ka Ghosla 2, the sequel to the 2006 cult comedy, announced on Thursday that the film will now release in theatres on March 5, 2027, along with a brand new poster shared across their social media handles.
The film, starring Anupam Kher and Boman Irani, was originally set for August 28 this year. That date has quietly slipped, and the film now arrives in early March next year. A date shift on its own is routine. What makes this one interesting is the neighbourhood it has just moved into.
A possible Eid clash with Salman Khan
With the new date, Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 has landed within days of Salman Khan’s Monster, which is slated for an Eid 2027 release. The festival falls on March 10 next year, which means the two films could share the biggest movie-going weekend of the year, or open a week apart and fight it out over the festive period.
If the clash materialises, it would be the first time in nearly 16 years that any film has taken on Salman Khan during Eid. The last notable face-off came in 2011, when Salman’s Bodyguard released on August 31 alongside Mummy Punjabi and Bol, with That Girl In Yellow Boots arriving two days later.
Eid has long been treated as Salman’s home turf, and films routinely vacate dates rather than compete with his festive releases. A mid-sized comedy sequel holding its ground there, intentionally or not, is already the talk of trade circles.
Why the original still matters
To understand why this sequel carries unusual weight, you have to go back to 2006. The original Khosla Ka Ghosla! was the directorial debut of Dibakar Banerjee, working from a script by Jaideep Saini. Made on a modest budget with no star machinery behind it, it told the story of an aged patriarch of a middle-class Delhi family, played by Anupam Kher, who sets out to reclaim a plot of land stolen from him by a ruthless builder.
It was funny, sharp and unmistakably Delhi. The film went on to win a National Award and became one of Hindi cinema’s great cult comedies. That legacy is the sequel’s biggest asset and its heaviest burden, because audiences do not forgive a lazy follow-up to a beloved film.
Who is making the sequel
This time, the director’s chair belongs to Priya Mishra and Prashant Bhagia, who take over from Dibakar Banerjee. The casting, at least, keeps the family together. Apart from Anupam Kher and Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Parvin Dabas, Tara Sharma and Kiran Juneja are all reprising their roles from the original film.
Joining them are new faces: Ravi Kishan, Divya Khossla, Nishant Verma, Kangan Baruah Nangia and Danish Iqbal. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar’s T-Series Films along with Savita Raj Hiremath and Raj Hiremath’s Tandav Films.
- Release date: March 5, 2027 (moved from August 28, 2026)
- Possible clash: Salman Khan’s Monster at Eid 2027 (Eid falls on March 10)
- Directors: Priya Mishra and Prashant Bhagia
- Returning cast: Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Parvin Dabas, Tara Sharma, Kiran Juneja
- New additions: Ravi Kishan, Divya Khossla, Nishant Verma, Kangan Baruah Nangia, Danish Iqbal
What the clash would really mean
Trade watchers are split. One camp argues that a collision between a star-driven Eid tentpole and a nostalgia-fuelled comedy would hurt both, as screens and show timings get divided. The other says the two films target very different audiences, and an unexpected contest like this is exactly what makes a festive weekend exciting.
Opening on March 5 would also give Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 a few clear days before Monster arrives on Eid. A strong opening weekend could cushion the sequel; a monster Eid opening could swallow everything. Either way, it is a braver play than quietly retreating.
FAQs
When does Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 release?
The film is now scheduled to release in theatres on March 5, 2027. It was earlier set to arrive on August 28, 2026.
Will Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 clash with Salman Khan’s Monster?
Possibly. Monster is slated for an Eid 2027 release, and Eid falls on March 10 next year, so the two films could compete over the same festive window. Neither date has shifted since the announcement.
Who is directing Khosla Ka Ghosla 2?
The sequel is directed by Priya Mishra and Prashant Bhagia, taking over from Dibakar Banerjee, who directed the 2006 original.
Which actors from the original are returning?
Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Parvin Dabas, Tara Sharma and Kiran Juneja reprise their roles, while Ravi Kishan, Divya Khossla, Nishant Verma, Kangan Baruah Nangia and Danish Iqbal are new additions.
Is this really the first Eid clash for Salman Khan in 16 years?
If it happens, it would be the first in nearly 16 years. The last notable one was in 2011, when Bodyguard released alongside Mummy Punjabi and Bol on August 31.
Twenty years after the Khoslas first charmed their way into Hindi film history, they are back in the spotlight. Whether they end up sharing Eid weekend with Salman Khan or slide away to safer dates, the announcement has already done what every good comedy sequel should do: got everyone talking.
