Sunny Deol’s Gabru Targets 2027 Release; Vishal Rana Teases an Emotional New Avatar

Sunny Deol’s Gabru is being lined up for a 2027 theatrical release, with producer Vishal Rana promising a performance that audiences have not seen from the actor before. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama published on October 22, Rana said the film is close to the team’s heart and is intended as an ode to real-life heroes.

The update gives the film a new release window after its earlier 2026 plans were pushed back. While Rana said the makers hoped to announce a date soon, no specific 2027 release date has been confirmed.

Why Vishal Rana believes Gabru will show a different Sunny Deol?

Speaking about the project, Rana described Gabru as a distinctive film in Deol’s career. He said the actor’s family had watched the film together and felt he had not previously taken on this kind of role.

Rana also said the story is designed to connect with people who have big dreams. His description of the film as an ode to real-life heroes suggests that its emotional core, rather than spectacle alone, will be central to its appeal. These are the producer’s characterisations of the film; its full storyline and themes have not yet been detailed publicly in the sources reviewed.

One line from the interview captures the intended shift in tone. According to Rana, Deol describes his approach to the role by saying: “Iss baar dhai kilo ka haath nahin, dhai kilo ka heart leke aaya hoon!” The remark plays on the actor’s iconic tough-guy image while pointing towards a more emotionally driven performance.

How Gabru’s release plans changed?

Gabru was originally announced by Sunny Deol in October 2025, with a theatrical release planned for March 13, 2026. The announcement presented the film as a story of courage, conscience and compassion.

The release plan subsequently changed. In February 2026, a new date of May 8 was reported, but Bollywood Hungama reported in April that the film would not arrive on that date either. Rana’s latest comments now point towards 2027.

The latest update therefore establishes a target year, not a locked release date. Until the makers make a formal announcement, the precise timing remains open.

What is known about the film?

Gabru is directed by Shashank Udapurkar and produced by Vishal Rana and Om Chhangani. Earlier film announcements listed Simran Bagga and Prit Kamani among its cast. Bollywood Hungama’s film listing has also included Salman Khan in a cameo, although readers should look to the makers for confirmation of the final cast and any changes.

The film’s earlier promotional description emphasised courage, conscience and compassion. Rana’s latest comments reinforce the human-focused positioning, although further details about the plot and Deol’s character have not been fully disclosed in the sources consulted.

The Celebrity Hour Take

The interesting part of the Gabru update is not simply the move to 2027; it is the way the producer is positioning Sunny Deol’s performance. The “dhai kilo ka heart” line deliberately turns the actor’s familiar image of physical power into a promise of emotional depth.

That positioning will need to be supported by the film itself when its next promotional material arrives. For now, the most reliable takeaway is that the makers are targeting 2027 and are presenting Gabru as a story about real-life heroes. A confirmed release date, fuller plot details and fresh footage will provide a clearer picture of what distinguishes it from Deol’s other upcoming projects.

Sources & Verification

This article draws on Bollywood Hungama’s October 22, 2026 interview with producer Vishal Rana, alongside earlier coverage of Gabru’s announcement and release-date changes. The 2027 window is attributed to the producer; it is not presented as a confirmed day-and-date release announcement.