Khurrana is really focusing on changing things up, and he says he’s never approached his career with the idea of doing certain things just to say he has. In 2026 he’s releasing three films – ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do,’ ‘Udta Teer,’ and ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya.’ The first song from ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ is already available online.
Ayushmann Khurrana outlines a no-box-ticking philosophy
Khurrana explained that he’s never really tried to be diverse, or to look diverse. He’s always gone with his gut and the kinds of stories that he would want to watch first.
He says having three so different films in a single year feels both exciting and like a big responsibility. Each one is in a totally different area, with one being based in comedy and relationships, another being a little strange and intentionally breaking the mold, and the third strongly focused on tradition and family.
Three films, three flavours in 2026
Khurrana intends to act in movies that appeal to a lot of people, but still feel real, and he’s done well with both serious, socially conscious dramas and comedies. These upcoming films continue in both of those areas, and aim for something fresh.
Here’s when the films are coming out and who is producing them:
– ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ – May 15, Bhushan Kumar, Juno Chopra
– ‘Udta Teer’ – September 11, produced by Karan Johar
– ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’ – November 27, by Sooraj Barjatya
Why audience expectations drive his choices
Khurrana thinks the audience deserves the credit for making him try new things. He believes that today’s moviegoers are very smart, and they don’t want to see you do the same thing over and over. They want to be surprised, and that’s what he’s always aiming for.
However, he’ll still stick to the kinds of films he believes in. He wants to keep making entertainment that’s fun, but also has something to say.
Reinvention as a constant
For the actor, moving between different types of movies isn’t a trick to get attention, it’s something he needs to do. He said that this kind of shift challenges him to keep reinventing himself, and to get ready for each new role. It also makes him work to meet the different things that audiences want.
He is happy to be called versatile, but doesn’t see that as the main goal. He’s grateful if his work is seen as diverse, but for him it’s really about staying interested and being honest with his choices; he thinks that’s what has helped him connect with audiences over the years.
What to watch for next
The first song from ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ is out now, and the wait for May 15th has started. ‘Udta Teer’ will be released on September 11th, and ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’ will finish the year on November 27th. That makes for a carefully planned series of films in different styles.
The common thread in all of this is Khurrana’s promise to surprise people without sacrificing quality. Three films, three very different worlds, and a single plan: make it fun, make it new, and be truthful.
