Dil Raju Confirms February 2027 Theatrical Release for Akshay Kumar’s Mauja Hi Mauja
The past few months witnessed a speculation around its release calendar, producer Dil Raju has officially confirmed that Akshay Kumar’s upcoming comedy-drama, Mauja Hi Mauja, will hit cinemas in February 2027.
Previously slated for a December 4, 2026 release with the makers also briefly considering advancing it to November 27 the film has now been pushed to early next year. PVR INOX Pictures Limited is set to distribute the entertainer across India, having acquired the all-India theatrical rights for a hefty ₹60 crores.
Dil Raju shared the update while speaking at the Hyderabad success meet for Ramayana, the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer he distributed across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during Diwali. Addressing the regional press, the veteran producer highlighted his banner’s growing footprint in Hindi cinema, teasing both the Akshay Kumar project and an upcoming Salman Khan venture.
“Since all of you are from the Telugu media, we tend to give a little less coverage to Bollywood, right? Right now, we have a film with Salman Khan that is in its final stages of completion. It will release in March, during Eid. Similarly, we have completed a film with Akshay Kumar, which will release in February. Today, in Bollywood, SVCC (Sri Venkateswara Creations) is a major production house making films with two big superstars,” Raju said.
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“The film I’m making with Salman Khan will release during Eid in March 2027.”
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Helmed by comedy veteran Anees Bazmee, Mauja Hi Mauja features Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna alongside Akshay Kumar. The film is jointly backed by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations and Cape of Good Films.
Meanwhile, the Salman Khan project Raju referenced is titled Monster. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the film presents Khan in a rugged, macho avatar a look he has recently sported in public appearances and on Bigg Boss Season 20. Co-starring Nayanthara and Muzammil Ibrahim, Monster is presented by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations, produced by Shirish and Kuldeep Rathore, and co-produced by Rafi Kazi, gearing up for a grand Eid release in March 2027.
