After months of speculation regarding the release of perkyNew reports suggest that Maddock Films has identified a tentative release window for the Ibrahim Ali Khan-starrer. Although the makers are yet to make an official announcement, the film is reportedly being planned to release around the Diwali weekend in November 2026, to strategically avoid a direct clash with the festival.
Ibrahim Ali Khan starrer Diler planned to release in theaters around Diwali 2026: Report
A source close to the project told Filmfare, “The plan is to release the film around the Diwali weekend. But they are keeping it under wraps for now. They may announce the date around November 6 or a little later.”
Although the release date has not been officially finalized, the choice of timing appears to be a calculated move. The Diwali time has traditionally been one of the busiest and most competitive periods for Hindi cinema, with major releases often vying for audience attention. Releasing the film around the festival period rather than on the festival day may help perky Take advantage of the increased audience while avoiding direct competition from bigger releases.
This film holds special significance for Ibrahim Ali Khan, as it is his first theatrical release. His previous projects, foolishness And landpremiered directly on the streaming platform and was unable to generate the desired impact on his career. with perky Heading towards theatres, Maddock Films appears to be making a strong statement about its confidence in the project and the actor’s potential at the box office.
Directed by Kunal Deshmukh, perky It was completed in early January this year. The film was shot in London, Mumbai and Chandigarh, in which Ibrahim played the character of a marathon runner. Despite being in preparation for several months, the makers reportedly waited to identify the most suitable release window before bringing it to the audience.
This film is equally important for actress Srileela, who will debut in Hindi cinema with it. perky. Having established herself as a popular face in South Indian cinema over the past few years, the actress is expected to enter Bollywood with this project before appearing in her next Hindi film with Kartik Aryan.
As of now, Maddock Films has not released any official confirmation regarding the release date of the film, leaving fans to wait for a formal announcement in the coming months.
