Sunny Deol’s Gabru Set for May 8 Theatrical Release

After the massive success of Border 2, Sunny Deol is gearing up for his next big-screen outing with Gabru, scheduled to release across India on May 8, 2026. Directed by Shashank Udapurkar, the film is produced by Vishal Rana and Om Chhangani and is expected to carry forward the powerful themes that have defined Deol’s career.

Gabru features Simran and Prit Kamani in key roles alongside Deol. The film will be distributed nationwide by PVR INOX Pictures, ensuring a wide theatrical reach. Music plays a strong role, with compositions by Mithoon and lyrics by Sayeed Quadri, Satinder Sartaj, and Anurag Saikya.

In interviews, Deol described Gabru as one of the closest films to his heart, exploring courage, identity, and resilience. Riding high on the success of Border 2, the actor thanked fans for their unwavering support and encouraged them to stay dedicated to their passion.

Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo earned Rs 8.25 crore on the first day

O’Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, released in theatres on Friday amid high expectations. Marking their fourth collaboration, the violent romantic drama also features Triptii Dimri and is set against Mumbai’s underworld. Despite strong pre-release buzz, the film recorded a modest opening, earning around ₹8.25 crore net on Day 1, according to Sacnilk, falling short of the double-digit mark.

The film registered an overall Hindi occupancy of 14.86 percent. While morning and afternoon shows remained low, night shows saw improvement, indicating gradual audience interest. Metro cities performed better, with Mumbai showing nearly 19 percent occupancy, suggesting urban traction.

Compared to Shahid Kapoor’s recent releases, O’Romeo has fared better than Deva and Jersey, but remains far behind his blockbuster Kabir Singh. With mixed reviews, the weekend performance will be crucial.