Ayushmann Khurrana on Chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ in Udta Teer: ‘As an Actor, You Are Ready to Do Anything’

Ayushmann Khurrana has explained why he had no hesitation chanting “Pakistan Zindabad” in Udta Teer. At the film’s trailer launch, the actor said he follows what the script demands and described the upcoming film as a spy comedy, patriotic comedy and “genre bender.” Udta Teer will release worldwide in cinemas on October 9, 2026.

Why did Ayushmann Khurrana chant ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ in Udta Teer?

Ayushmann Khurrana said the dialogue is part of his character and the story, so he approached it as an actor following the screenplay.

Speaking at the Udta Teer trailer launch, Ayushmann explained that actors have to perform according to what their characters and scripts require. He also pointed out that such moments have appeared in spy films before.

The actor said, “That’s part of the script.” He added that he always looks at the script first and does whatever it demands from him.

Ayushmann also stressed that Udta Teer is not being presented as a conventional spy thriller. According to him, the film combines elements of spy comedy, patriotic comedy and a genre-bending approach.

What is Udta Teer about?

Udta Teer follows Bilal Ahmed, a Pakistani spy who loses his memory while carrying out a mission in India and begins believing that he is Indian. The unusual identity crisis becomes the central source of the film’s comedy and conflict.

The trailer shows Bilal struggling to understand his past. Sara Ali Khan’s character helps shape his understanding of his identity and tells him that his parents were killed by Pakistani terrorists.

As Bilal accepts this version of his past, he joins a counter-terrorism unit and becomes convinced that protecting India is his mission.

This creates the film’s central comic situation: a Pakistani spy who no longer remembers that he is Pakistani.

How does Ayushmann’s character change in Udta Teer?

Ayushmann plays a character whose identity changes dramatically after he loses his memory. Bilal begins the story as a Pakistani operative but gradually becomes convinced that he is an Indian patriot.

The trailer uses this confusion as the foundation for both its comedy and action. Bilal continues searching for answers while the people around him attempt to convince him about his past.

The promotional material describes him as a Pakistani spy who becomes his own country’s nightmare after his memory loss.

Why does Ayushmann call Udta Teer a genre-bending film?

Ayushmann has described Udta Teer as a combination of spy comedy and patriotic comedy rather than a conventional espionage drama.

That distinction is important because the film uses familiar spy-film elements but places them inside a comic identity crisis. The result is intended to create humour from Bilal’s confusion while retaining action and patriotic themes.

Ayushmann said he is primarily guided by the script and praised director Akash A Kaushik for writing what he called a fantastic screenplay.

What did Sara Ali Khan say about working with Ayushmann?

Sara Ali Khan revealed that Udta Teer was actually filmed before she and Ayushmann appeared together in Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. She said she enjoyed having a completely different equation with the actor in the two projects.

According to Sara, the characters and circumstances were different enough to create a new screen dynamic. She also described the experience of working with Ayushmann as exciting because the two films required very different relationships between their characters.

Ayushmann, meanwhile, praised Sara and said she brings wonderful energy to the set.

Who else stars in Udta Teer?

Udta Teer features Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan alongside a large supporting cast.

The ensemble includes Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar, Gulshan Grover, Raghubir Yadav, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Smita Tambe, Brijendra Kala, Sandeep Anand and the late Mukul Dev.

When is Udta Teer releasing in theatres?

Udta Teer is scheduled to release worldwide in cinemas on October 9, 2026. The film was previously scheduled for September 11 before its release was moved to October.

The movie marks Akash A Kaushik’s directorial debut. It is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain.

Why Ayushmann’s comment matters for Udta Teer

Ayushmann’s explanation gives audiences a clearer idea of how Udta Teer intends to handle its politically sensitive spy-film setting.

Rather than presenting the dialogue in isolation, the actor connected it to the character’s identity and the film’s comic premise. The trailer similarly positions the story around a Pakistani operative whose memory loss completely changes his understanding of himself.

That unusual premise is what separates Udta Teer from a straightforward spy thriller and forms the central hook of the film’s promotional campaign.

With the trailer now out and the October 9 release date locked, the next focus will be whether the film’s mix of espionage, action, comedy and patriotism works with audiences in theatres.

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