Nakhrewaalii (2026): Cast, Story & Release Date
Nakhrewaalii is a Hindi romantic comedy that arrived in cinemas on 30 October 2026, with a gender-swap twist on a small-town love story.
Movie Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Nakhrewaalii |
| Release Date | 30 October 2026 (theatrical) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Rahul Shanklya |
| Lead Cast | Ansh Duggal as Sumit Mishra, Pragati Srivastava as Paridhi |
| Supporting Cast | Gopal Datt as Batuk, Kanupriya Shankar Pandit as Rekha, Kumud Mishra, Akash Makhija, Aayushi Verma as Mihika |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Production | Jio Studios, Colour Yellow Productions |
| Based on | Satya Vyas’ book ‘Dilli Darbar’ (per Bollywood Hungama) |
The details in this post are drawn from published coverage (Bollywood Hungama), and this post is spoiler-free.
The Story of Nakhrewaalii
Sumit Mishra from Hardoi is heartbroken after his girlfriend Sweety marries an engineer, so he moves to Delhi for higher studies and rents a room in the house of Batuk and Rekha, falling in love with their 22-year-old daughter Paridhi. Batuk will agree to the marriage only if Sumit lands a government job within a month, otherwise he will marry Paridhi to someone else. Failing to find a job, Sumit disguises himself as a woman, Sumita, and lands a junior public relations officer job in the Department of Postal Services. Sometimes, in love, Majnu has to become Laila. For another recent Bollywood release, see Udta Teer (2026).
Cast and Director
- Ansh Duggal as Sumit Mishra / Sumita
- Pragati Srivastava as Paridhi
- Gopal Datt as Batuk
- Kanupriya Shankar Pandit as Rekha
- Kumud Mishra
- Akash Makhija
- Aayushi Verma as Mihika
Rahul Shanklya directed the film, presented by Jio Studios and Colour Yellow Productions.
Where to Watch Nakhrewaalii
Nakhrewaalii is in cinemas now, from 30 October 2026. No OTT premiere date was confirmed in the sources checked. For another Bollywood title, see Eetha (2026).
FAQs
When was Nakhrewaalii released?
30 October 2026, in cinemas.
Who stars in Nakhrewaalii?
Ansh Duggal and Pragati Srivastava, directed by Rahul Shanklya.
What is the story about?
A heartbroken young man from Hardoi who moves to Delhi, falls for his landlord’s daughter, and disguises himself as a woman to land the government job her father demands.
Is Nakhrewaalii based on a book?
Yes, per Bollywood Hungama it is adapted from Satya Vyas’ book ‘Dilli Darbar’.
Where can I watch Nakhrewaalii online?
It is in cinemas now; no OTT date was confirmed in the sources checked.
