Varun Dhawan starrer upcoming romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will now hit theatres on June 5, 2026. The film has returned to its original release date after Yash’s Toxic moved out of the June 4 slot.
The change means Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will no longer clash with Lakshya and Ananya Panday‘s Chand Mera Dil. Fans had seen multiple date changes in recent weeks, but the latest reshuffle has finally brought the Varun Dhawan starrer back to its first announced schedule.
Varun Dhawan Confirms New Release Date
On April 29, Varun Dhawan shared a fresh poster on social media and confirmed the new plan. He also thanked Yash and Maddock Films for helping reset the calendar.
He wrote, “JUNE 5 TH 2026 in theatres Thankful to @thenameisyash and @maddockfilms for helping us reset the calendar as our film hai jawani toh ishq hona hai will now release on its original date. The first film to release post ipl.”
Earlier, the film was first set for June 5. It was then shifted to June 12 after Toxic locked June 4. Later, the makers surprised fans by preponing it to May 22. Now, with Toxic postponed, the film has returned to June 5.
The quick date switch triggered mixed reactions online. One user wrote, “lmao as soon as they heard Toxic Postponed they moved back, they didn’t even wait.”
Another commented, “2 actresses who have subpar acting skills. & David Dhawan, who has lost his mojo…Pehle se hi flop lag rahi hai.”
A third user said, “Don’t they have any confidence in their product?”
Is Hai Jawani Toh Ishq hona Hai David Dhawan’s Last Film?
The film also carries emotional value as it could be director David Dhawan’s final movie. The veteran filmmaker recently hinted at retirement during an interaction with ANI.
He said, “I don’t think I should do more. Vo to chahta hi nahi main kaam bhi karu healthwise dekhkar (Varun doesn’t want me to work, considering my health). This might be my last film… after this, I’ll just be Varun’s father. I will look after you… look after your family. Main ghusunga nahi Varun ki picture main (I won’t be involved in his picture), but I’ll be there with him all the time.”
About This Varun Dhawan Starrer
Directed by David Dhawan, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is a full-on comedy entertainer. Varun Dhawan reportedly plays a dual role as Jass in a story packed with confusion, romance and chaos.
The film stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde as the female leads. The supporting cast includes Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Rakesh Bedi and Kubbra Sait.
Produced by Tips Films, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is now officially set to release in theatres on June 5, 2026.
