3 Monkeys is Abbas-Mustan’s upcoming thriller, starring Mustafa Burmawala, Arjun Rampal, Vishal Jethwa and Tenzin Dalha. The film has unveiled its first poster and teaser, introducing three masked characters and a contemporary take on the Three Wise Monkeys. It is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 4, 2026.
Mustafa Burmawala returns with Abbas-Mustan’s 3 Monkeys
Mustafa Burmawala returns to the big screen with 3 Monkeys, following his Bollywood debut in Machine alongside Kiara Advani.
The thriller is directed by filmmaker duo Abbas-Mustan. Its first promotional material has introduced the film’s central characters without revealing the complete story.
For Mustafa, the project also marks an opportunity to work with the directors behind several well-known Hindi thrillers.
The actor said he was especially excited about joining an Abbas-Mustan film. He also described the story as different and filled with twists and turns.
Who is in the 3 Monkeys cast?
The 3 Monkeys cast includes four prominent actors, with three characters forming the central masked group.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Mustafa Burmawala | Akbar |
| Vishal Jethwa | Amar |
| Tenzin Dalha | Anthony |
| Arjun Rampal | Sanjay |
The promotional material has introduced these characters, but their individual motivations remain undisclosed.
Why are the characters wearing masks?
The teaser uses masks as a central visual device while keeping the characters’ identities and intentions deliberately mysterious.
It begins with imagery associated with the Three Wise Monkeys. The footage then introduces Amar, Akbar and Anthony as three masked men.
The characters appear to be caught in a dangerous situation. The teaser also includes moments that give the trio a more playful dynamic.
This contrast creates one of the film’s central questions: what exactly is happening behind the masks?
3 Monkeys gives the classic concept a modern twist
The film takes inspiration from the familiar Three Wise Monkeys concept but presents it through a contemporary lens.
The promotional campaign connects the idea to a new message: “Sab Dekho. Apni Suno. Bekhauf Bolo.”
Rather than revealing the plot, the teaser uses this concept to establish the film’s identity and mystery.
Abbas and Mustan have also indicated that the masks conceal more than the audience initially sees. They said there is more happening behind them and that viewers will discover the mystery in cinemas.
Is 3 Monkeys a heist film?
The makers have not confirmed whether 3 Monkeys is specifically a heist film. The promotional material suggests that the characters are involved in a potentially dangerous situation, but the complete premise remains undisclosed.
Possible elements involving a robbery, heist or broader conflict remain part of the unanswered mystery.
That restraint could allow the theatrical experience to reveal the story gradually rather than explaining the characters’ circumstances through the initial campaign.
When does 3 Monkeys release in cinemas?
3 Monkeys will release worldwide in cinemas on December 4, 2026.
The theatrical release gives the makers time to expand the mystery around the four characters through additional promotional material before the film arrives.
For audiences following Abbas-Mustan’s return to the thriller space, the next major reveal will likely be the film’s full premise.
FAQ Section
What is 3 Monkeys about?
3 Monkeys is an upcoming Abbas-Mustan thriller centered on Amar, Akbar and Anthony, with the complete story still undisclosed.
Who is in the 3 Monkeys cast?
The cast includes Mustafa Burmawala as Akbar, Vishal Jethwa as Amar, Tenzin Dalha as Anthony and Arjun Rampal as Sanjay.
When does 3 Monkeys release in theaters?
3 Monkeys is scheduled to release worldwide in cinemas on December 4, 2026.
Is 3 Monkeys a heist movie?
The makers have not confirmed that 3 Monkeys is a heist movie; the teaser only suggests that its characters are involved in a potentially dangerous situation.
Who directed 3 Monkeys?
3 Monkeys is directed by filmmaker duo Abbas-Mustan.
