Bhai Tera Star Hai is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Vivek B. Agrawal and co-written by him with Sudipto Sarkar. Produced by Eastwood Pictures and Indian Stories 2, the film marks Raghav Juyal’s first outing as a solo leading man. The ensemble cast includes Sanjay Kapoor, Niharika NM, Barkha Singh, Vivan Bhatena, Vikalp Mehta, Parvathy Omanakuttan, Niki Aneja Walia, Tina Desai and Chandan Roy Sanyal.

The story follows a struggling actor in London whose cricket betting debt creates a one-night deadline. A lie about his sister then sets off a chain of botched crimes and confusion. The film was released in theatres on 30 July 2026, the same week as Spider-Man: Brand New Day. It received largely negative reviews from critics and ended its run with a very small box office total, which trade trackers have classified as a flop.

Bhai Tera Star Hai – Movie Details

Category	Details
Movie Name	Bhai Tera Star Hai
Release Date	30 July 2026
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Genre	Comedy (also listed as Comedy-Drama)
Director	Vivek B. Agrawal
Writers	Vivek B. Agrawal, Sudipto Sarkar
Lead Cast	Raghav Juyal, Sanjay Kapoor, Niharika NM
Supporting Cast	Barkha Singh, Vivan Bhatena, Vikalp Mehta, Niki Aneja Walia, Parvathy Omanakuttan, Tina Desai, Chandan Roy Sanyal
Production Companies	Eastwood Pictures, Indian Stories 2
Music	Amit Trivedi (songs), Kumaar (lyrics)
Cinematography	Tribhuvan Babu Sadineni
Certification	A (CBFC)
Runtime	Roughly 105–110 minutes (varies by listing)
Reported Budget	₹15–25 crore (unofficial estimates)
India Net Collection	Approximately ₹1.12 crore
Verdict	Flop

Plot

Bhai Tera Star Hai is set entirely in London and unfolds over a single chaotic night. Ajay Singh, played by Raghav Juyal, is a struggling actor who is convinced that he is destined for superstardom. He even describes himself with an exaggerated “future star” label. His confidence, however, is not matched by his bank balance.

The trouble begins when Ajay loses £10,000 in a cricket bet. The money is owed to Fatty, played by Sanjay Kapoor, who runs a bar and operates a betting racket on the side. Ajay is given only one night to repay the amount, and he has no way of arranging it. Two other men, Sid and JD, are also trying to collect money to settle their own dues to the same man. Together, the three friends scramble for pounds by any means available.

The situation becomes more complicated when a lie about Ajay’s sister is introduced. This lie triggers a series of misunderstandings involving girlfriends, sisters, angry gangsters, a botched robbery and eventually the police. A London cop, played by Chandan Roy Sanyal, enters the chaos along with two paramedics. As the night progresses, the characters keep colliding with one another, and each attempt to fix the problem creates a fresh one.

The film is presented as a hectic, single-night comedy of errors. Its style relies on rapid cuts, on-screen text, thought bubbles, split screens and animated inserts. According to reviewers, the story is built from a series of gags strung together rather than a tightly plotted narrative.

Main Cast and Characters

Raghav Juyal as Ajay Singh: Ajay is the central character of the film. He is a London-based aspiring actor who believes that fame is only a matter of time. His overconfidence leads him into a gambling debt, and his attempts to escape it drive the entire plot. For Raghav Juyal, the role is significant because it is his first film as a solo lead after years of work as a dancer, television personality and supporting actor. He was previously noticed in Kill and The Ba**ds of Bollywood.

Sanjay Kapoor as Fatty: Fatty is the bar owner who runs a betting racket. He is the person to whom Ajay and his friends owe money, and his deadline creates the pressure that moves the story forward. Sanjay Kapoor plays the character in an exaggerated, comic style, in line with the tone of the film.

Niharika NM: Niharika NM, a popular content creator, features in one of the principal roles. She appears alongside Raghav Juyal in the promotional material and in the recreated romantic song released before the film. A review published by Bollywood Hungama noted her screen presence as one of the more engaging elements of the film.

Supporting Cast and Characters

Vivan Bhatena as Sid: Sid is one of the three men struggling to arrange money for the same debt. His character adds to the group dynamic and to the confusion that develops during the night.

Vikalp Mehta as JD: JD is the third member of the debt-ridden trio. Vikalp Mehta is also visible in the film’s teaser and trailer billing, which placed him among the principal faces of the project.

Parvathy Omanakuttan as Ajay’s sister: Parvathy Omanakuttan, a former Miss India World title holder, plays Ajay’s sister. The lie about this character forms the key plot trigger of the film.

Barkha Singh, Tina Desai and Niki Aneja Walia: These actresses play the girlfriends and sisters who either help or hinder the three men. Reviewers observed that the large number of female characters made the relationships difficult to track.

Chandan Roy Sanyal: He appears as a London police officer with a strong dislike for actors, a line that was highlighted in at least one review.

Naser Al Azzeh and Vineeth Beep Kumar: The two social media personalities play paramedics. Their casting was described by one critic as a way of increasing online engagement.

Dev Agrawal: Dev Agrawal is also part of the credited cast. Actress Mahira Sharma is listed in a cameo in an item song, and Monalisa is listed as an uncredited appearance.

Production, Creative and Technical Aspects

Development and Story

Bhai Tera Star Hai was developed as an ensemble comedy with a high-concept premise. The central idea is a single night in which a lie and a debt spiral out of control. The film was written by Vivek B. Agrawal and Sudipto Sarkar. Vivek B. Agrawal has a background in production, having been associated with studios such as UTV and Phantom, and had earlier directed the film I See You. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, he said that he and Raghav Juyal strongly wanted a theatrical release instead of a direct streaming premiere.

Casting and Characters

Raghav Juyal was cast as the lead, supported by Sanjay Kapoor, Niharika NM, Barkha Singh, Vivan Bhatena, Vikalp Mehta, Niki Aneja Walia, Parvathy Omanakuttan, Tina Desai and Chandan Roy Sanyal. Social media personalities Naser Al Azzeh and Vineeth Beep Kumar were added to the line-up. The first look of the film introduced Ajay Singh with the tagline “Talent Loading…”, which became the opening note of the promotional campaign.

Filming and Locations

Principal photography began in early 2026 across various locations in London. Reports published in March 2026 confirmed that the film had gone on floors in the city. The London setting is central to the story because the film takes place entirely within one evening in the city. A song sequence was also shot on the colourful streets of London, with the main cast joining Raghav Juyal.

Production Companies

The film was produced by Eastwood Pictures and Indian Stories 2. The producers credited on listings include Vivek B. Agrawal, Avantika Hari-Agrawal, Sunil Rupani and Firuzi Khan. Distribution details differ across sources. Wikipedia lists PVR Inox Pictures as the distributor, while Rotten Tomatoes lists Phars Film. The music was released through Tips Music.

Cinematography and Editing

Tribhuvan Babu Sadineni handled the cinematography, and Avantika Hari is listed as the editor. The film uses a restless camera, single-take style sequences, split screens and on-screen graphics. Costume design was handled by Rick Roy, and sound design credits include Siddharth Sadashiv and Binoy Benny. Several critics felt that the heavy visual styling distracted from the story rather than supporting it.

Music and Background Score

Amit Trivedi composed the songs, with lyrics by Kumaar. The background score is credited to Shivam Sengupta and Anuj Danait. The soundtrack was designed to match the light-hearted, energetic tone of the film. Reviewers described the music as average, and neither song became a major chartbuster.

Music and Soundtrack Details

The promotional music cycle of Bhai Tera Star Hai began in mid-July 2026, roughly two weeks before release. Two songs were released ahead of the film.

1. Nach Le Lalariya

“Nach Le Lalariya” was released as the first song on 15 July 2026. It was composed by Amit Trivedi, with lyrics by Kumaar and vocals by Jasmine Sandlas and Sudhir Yaduvanshi. The track is a high-energy party number shot on the streets of London. It features Raghav Juyal dancing with the ensemble cast. Amit Trivedi stated that the aim was to create a song that would immediately make listeners want to dance, matching the light-hearted spirit of the film. The song was released on the official YouTube channel of Tips Music and on major audio platforms.

2. Aankhon Se Tune 2.0

“Aankhon Se Tune 2.0” is a recreated version of a popular romantic melody. It features Raghav Juyal and Niharika NM and offers a softer musical contrast to the first dance track. Listings credit Tanishk Bagchi with the recreation. Both lead actors spoke about the emotional connect of the original song while promoting the recreated version. The track was released on the Tips Music YouTube channel before the film’s theatrical debut.

Background Score

The background score by Shivam Sengupta and Anuj Danait supports the fast pace of the film. As the story takes place in one night, the score is used to maintain urgency during chase and confusion sequences. Some reviews noted, however, that the sound design and frantic music added to the noise of the film rather than relieving it.

Release Date and Theatrical Distribution

Bhai Tera Star Hai Release Details

Detail	Information
Film Title	Bhai Tera Star Hai
Release Date in India	30 July 2026
First Look Release	30 June 2026
Teaser Release Date	3 July 2026
Trailer Release Date	9 July 2026
First Song Release	15 July 2026
Certification	A (CBFC)
Production Companies	Eastwood Pictures and Indian Stories 2
Music Label	Tips Music
Opening Screens	Approximately 876
OTT Release Date	Not officially confirmed
OTT Platform	Not officially confirmed

Official Release Date

Bhai Tera Star Hai was released in Indian cinemas on Thursday, 30 July 2026. The release date was announced along with the first teaser in early July. The film arrived in theatres with a Hindi comedy label and was positioned as an entertainer built around Raghav Juyal’s comic persona.

Promotional Campaign

The campaign started on 30 June 2026 with the first look poster carrying the line “Talent Loading…”. A teaser followed on 3 July, and the official trailer was released on 9 July. The trailer runs for about two and a half minutes. According to a report published on 22 July, Salman Khan was impressed by the trailer and called Raghav Juyal twice to praise it. Vivek B. Agrawal separately told Bollywood Hungama that Salman Khan had seen the trailer twice and liked a joke referencing Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Some social media users, however, reacted to the trailer with doubts about the comedy.

Clash with Spider-Man: Brand New Day

The film was released alongside the Hollywood title Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which dominated the Indian box office that weekend. Vivek B. Agrawal explained that no other viable weekend was available until the end of February 2027, which is why the release date was fixed. The makers targeted between 900 and 1,000 screens. Trade reports state that the film opened on about 876 screens, and the show count was cut by around 41 per cent by the first Sunday. Screen availability continued to fall after that, and the film was shown in fewer than ten theatres in the second week.

Certification and Runtime

The film was certified A by the Central Board of Film Certification, which restricts viewing to adults. Runtime figures vary among sources. Scroll reported a runtime of 105 minutes, while Rotten Tomatoes lists one hour and 50 minutes. Some listings show two hours and 30 minutes, which does not match the review reports. Viewers should therefore treat the runtime as approximately 105 to 110 minutes.

OTT Release and Streaming Availability

An official OTT release date and streaming platform for Bhai Tera Star Hai have not been confirmed as of 13 October 2026. Film databases and streaming trackers continue to list the platform and date as to be announced. A digital premiere usually follows the end of a theatrical run, but the timing depends on the distribution and streaming agreements. Until the producers or an authorised platform make an announcement, any specific OTT date or service should be treated as unverified.

Budget and Box Office Collection

Bhai Tera Star Hai Budget and Box Office

Box Office Detail	Reported Figures
Reported Production Budget	₹15–25 crore (unofficial)
Opening Day Collection (India Net)	₹0.25 crore (₹23 lakh to ₹25 lakh by tracker)
Opening Weekend (India Net)	Approximately ₹0.91 crore (Sunday figures vary)
First Week (India Net)	₹1.06 crore
Lifetime India Net	₹1.12 crore (closing report)
Lifetime India Gross	₹1.32 crore
Overseas Collection	Negligible; none reported by one tracker
Verdict	Flop

Production Budget

The makers have not announced an official budget. Media reports have placed it between ₹15 crore and ₹25 crore, with one tracker giving ₹25 crore as the combined cost and promotion figure. Koimoi estimated ₹20–25 crore. All of these numbers are industry estimates, not audited statements.

Opening Day and Opening Weekend

The film opened with approximately ₹25 lakh net on Thursday, 30 July 2026, according to Koimoi and Sacnilk-based reports. Some trackers recorded slightly lower figures. Friday collections remained steady at around the same level, and Saturday dipped to about ₹20 lakh, which is unusual for a weekend. Sunday earned about ₹21 lakh. As a result, the film finished its extended opening weekend at just under ₹1 crore. By comparison, Raghav Juyal’s earlier release Kill earned about ₹6.1 crore in its opening weekend, which means that Bhai Tera Star Hai trailed it by roughly 85 per cent.

First Week and Closing Collection

Day	India Net Collection
Day 1 (Thursday)	₹0.25 crore
Day 2 (Friday)	₹0.25 crore
Day 3 (Saturday)	₹0.20 crore
Day 4 (Sunday)	₹0.21 crore
Day 5 (Monday)	₹0.06 crore
Day 6 (Tuesday)	₹0.05 crore
Day 7 (Wednesday)	₹0.04 crore
First Week Total	₹1.06 crore

Collections fell by more than 70 per cent on the first Monday, and the film’s fate was effectively sealed within the first week. The final update reported by Koimoi placed the total at ₹1.12 crore net and ₹1.32 crore gross in India. Other trackers show slightly different numbers. One older Bollywood Hungama listing shows ₹0.91 crore, and a year-to-date report lists ₹1.15 crore. These differences arise from varying reporting cut-offs and tracking methods.

Overseas and Worldwide Collection

No significant overseas collection has been reported. One tracker lists the overseas figure as zero, which keeps the worldwide gross equal to the Indian gross at about ₹1.3 crore.

Verdict

Trade analysts have declared Bhai Tera Star Hai a flop. Koimoi reported that the film recovered only a small fraction of its estimated budget, with a deficit of roughly 95 per cent. The combination of a crowded release weekend, weak word of mouth and a rapidly shrinking screen count led to the poor performance. India net refers to ticket revenue after taxes, while gross represents the amount before deductions, so the two figures should not be used interchangeably.

Ratings, Reviews and Audience Reception

Platform / Publication	Rating / Review
Rotten Tomatoes	9 critic reviews listed; audience score not available (fewer than 50 ratings)
Letterboxd	Not enough ratings to calculate an average
The Indian Express	1.5/5
Hindustan Times	1.5/5
Bollywood Hungama	1.5/5
Free Press Journal	1.5/5
NDTV	2/5
Filmfare	2.5/5
News18	2.5/5
Koimoi	1/5

Ratings and review counts can change over time, and they should be checked against live listings before being used elsewhere.

Critics’ Reviews

Critical reception was predominantly negative. Wikipedia’s summary notes that reviewers pointed to a weak script and chaotic execution as the main problems. The Hollywood Reporter India described the film as memorable for how forgettable it is, and its critic Anupama Chopra wrote that the film should have been a star-making vehicle for Raghav Juyal but failed to use his talent. Scroll’s Nandini Ramnath found the comedy pointless and felt that a string of gags had been stitched into a feature that only amused its own characters. The Indian Express said the film provided very few laughs.

Other publications made similar observations. Cinema Express called the film too wacky for its own good. The Federal felt that it promised a lot but delivered little. NDTV acknowledged that Juyal was clearly having fun on screen, but said that his energy was wasted on a slapdash script. Hindustan Times observed that the screenplay assumed randomness alone would produce humour. Filmfare commented that constant shouting and repetitive misunderstandings became tiring. CNN-News18 gave the film a more moderate rating, calling it a missed opportunity that had the ingredients of a laugh riot.

Positive Points Noted

Not every comment was negative. Critics generally accepted that Raghav Juyal brings energy to the role, and Bollywood Hungama singled out Niharika NM for her screen presence. The premise itself, a single night of debt and mistaken identities in London, was described as interesting by several reviewers. The main complaint was that the execution did not match the idea.

Audience Response

Audience feedback on platforms such as Letterboxd was largely unfavourable, with many users giving low ratings and calling the film noisy or unfunny. Some viewers also questioned the decision to release it against Spider-Man: Brand New Day. A few audience comments on Rotten Tomatoes were positive and praised the energy and star power, but the number of ratings was too small to produce a verified audience score. Because the total number of votes remains low across platforms, the available ratings should be seen as a snapshot rather than a definitive measure.

Bhai Tera Star Hai Photos

The photo gallery of Bhai Tera Star Hai includes the poster with the “Talent Loading…” tagline, stills of Ajay Singh in his flamboyant look, scenes from the London street song and images of the ensemble cast. These pictures show the colourful and exaggerated visual style that the makers used for the film.

Where to Watch Bhai Tera Star Hai

Bhai Tera Star Hai was released in theatres on 30 July 2026, but its theatrical run has effectively ended because of the sharp fall in screens. No streaming platform has been listed for the film as of 13 October 2026. Audiences who wish to track its availability can use the following platforms.

• BookMyShow: Search for the film to check whether any cinema is still listing it.
• District: Browse the movie page for the trailer, cast details and any available showtimes.
• PVR INOX: Check the listings of participating multiplexes.
• JustWatch and similar trackers: Add the film to a watchlist to receive an alert when a streaming platform is announced.

Availability depends on the city and cinema. The official OTT platform and digital release date should be added once an announcement is made.

Is Bhai Tera Star Hai Worth Watching?

Bhai Tera Star Hai may appeal to viewers who are already fans of Raghav Juyal’s improvisational comedy and do not mind a very loud, fast-cut style. The film’s main attractions are its London setting, its energetic lead performance and a premise built around a single night of escalating trouble. However, the majority of critics and many viewers found the humour forced, the plot incoherent and the visual styling exhausting. The large cast also makes it difficult to follow who is related to whom. For this reason, it is best approached with modest expectations, preferably as a casual watch after it reaches a streaming platform. Viewers who prefer tightly written comedies or coherent storytelling may find it less satisfying.

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