Sunny Deol’s Gabru is officially bound for a 2027 theatrical release. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, producer Vishal Rana confirmed the plan — and promised audiences have never seen the action star like this before.
“We are looking to release it in 2027. It’s a film which is close to his heart and ours as well. It’s a unique Sunny Deol film. You have never seen him like this before,” Rana told Bollywood Hungama’s Fenil Seta. The film has been a passion project for Deol, who spoke highly of it during the success meet of Border 2 back in February 2026.
“Dhai kilo ka heart”
Rana revealed the film’s emotional pitch in Deol’s own words: “Iss baar dhai kilo ka haath nahin, dhai kilo ka HEART leke aaya hoon” — a play on the star’s legendary “dhai kilo ka haath” dialogue, reframed for a story about feeling rather than force. According to Sacnilk, the production explores themes of human resilience, ambition and emotional strength, positioning it as a character-driven drama rather than a conventional action entertainer.
“It’s an ode to real-life heroes,” Rana said. “It’s a film which will touch Sunny’s audience and those who have big dreams.” He added that Deol’s family has watched the film together and agreed that the actor has never done anything like it before.
What’s next for the pipeline
Rana said a release date will be announced very soon — after Deol’s Suryaa arrives in November. The producer, who is also gearing up for the release of Tu Hai Meri Kiran starring Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, has another ready film in Gulabi starring Huma Qureshi, but is waiting for the right window. “There are so many releases, and as a producer, it’s very difficult to find the right date. Every film needs time and space to breathe,” he said, per Bollywood Hungama.
The 2027 plan follows a productive stretch for the veteran star. Deol used the Border 2 success meet in February 2026 to champion Gabru unprompted — a telling signal, per Bollywood Hungama, of how personally he rates the project. With Suryaa arriving this November, Gabru gives him a prestige-leaning follow-up already in the chamber.
