Lakadbaggha 2 release date: Anshuman Jha’s Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business has postponed its worldwide theatrical release from November 6, 2026, to early 2027, according to an announcement from the makers dated October 21. The decision is intended to give the animal-lover vigilante sequel a wider theatrical launch while avoiding a potential clash with Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana.
The film’s international plans remain on track, with its world premiere scheduled for November 7 at the Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival in Belgium, where it has been selected for the festival’s 2026 programme. The makers are also planning to bring the first Lakadbaggha film back to select Indian cinemas in November, allowing audiences to revisit the story before the sequel’s eventual worldwide release.
Why Has Lakadbaggha 2’s Release Date Changed?
Produced under the First Ray Films banner, Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business was previously listed for a November 6, 2026, theatrical release. The revised plan moves its worldwide theatrical arrival to early 2027, according to the production announcement.
The makers say the change will allow them to build a more expansive release for the sequel. The decision also avoids a direct release-window clash with Ramayana, whose first instalment is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on November 5, 2026.
Rather than cancelling its November plans altogether, the team is retaining the film’s international festival launch. This allows the sequel to reach festival audiences while its commercial release is prepared for a later date.
The announcement does not specify an exact date in early 2027. Until the filmmakers confirm one, the new release window should be treated as the current announced plan rather than a final day-and-date schedule.
Lakadbaggha 2 to Premiere at Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival
The film is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival in Belgium on November 7, 2026. The festival selection gives the sequel an international showcase during the same week in which its original Indian theatrical release had been planned.
Earlier coverage from The Hollywood Reporter India and Bollywood Hungama confirmed the film’s selection at the Belgian genre festival. The reports described it as the first Indian action film selected for the festival, while the makers’ latest announcement identifies the screening as the film’s world premiere.
The sequel expands the franchise beyond its original setting, combining an Indian vigilante story with martial arts performers and an international backdrop. Its story centres on animal protection and the illegal wildlife trade, with the endangered Yaki monkey playing a key role.
The film is also expected to be presented at the American Film Market in November, according to the makers. The team plans to explore opportunities for a wider North American release in 2027.
Original Lakadbaggha to Return to Indian Cinemas
As the sequel moves to early 2027, the makers are planning a theatrical re-release of the first Lakadbaggha in select cinemas across India from November onwards.
The original film introduced audiences to Arjun Bakshi, an animal-loving vigilante who takes action against cruelty towards animals. The franchise combines action with an environmental message, setting its protagonist apart from more conventional vigilante characters.
The re-release will give returning viewers an opportunity to revisit Arjun’s origins and introduce the character to audiences who may not have watched the first film. The makers have not specified the participating cinemas, cities or exact November screening dates in the announcement.
The strategy also provides a way to maintain audience interest in the franchise while the sequel prepares for its wider release.
What Is Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business About?
Directed by Anshuman Jha, Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business continues the story of Arjun Bakshi, the animal-lover vigilante introduced in the first film. The sequel takes the character into a broader international setting and places animal protection at the centre of its action narrative.
The cast includes Anshuman Jha, Adil Hussain, Sarah Jane Dias and Vikram Kochhar, alongside international martial arts performers Sunny Pang and Dan Chupong. The film is an India–Indonesia co-production, expanding the franchise’s international scope.
Jha has previously described the sequel as a story intended to reach audiences in India and beyond, using action to explore the threat facing endangered wildlife. The Yaki monkey is central to the film’s environmental theme, while the action and martial arts elements broaden the franchise’s approach to the vigilante genre.
Lakadbaggha 2 Release Plan: What Happens Next?
The next major date for the sequel is November 7, 2026, when it is scheduled to premiere at Razor Reel Flanders in Belgium. The original Lakadbaggha is also expected to return to select Indian cinemas during November, although the makers have yet to announce the complete screening schedule.
The sequel’s worldwide theatrical release is now planned for early 2027, with North American distribution opportunities also being explored. An exact release date and further details about the wider rollout are awaited.
For now, the franchise’s next chapter will begin its international journey at the Belgian festival before moving towards a broader theatrical launch next year.
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Release information is based on the makers’ announcement dated October 21, 2026, and published festival coverage. The exact worldwide theatrical date and Indian re-release schedule have not been specified.
