‘Gandhari’: Taapsee Pannu’s action-thriller gets release date
Netflix has announced that the action-thriller 'Gandhari', starring Taapsee Pannu, will premiere on September 3, 2026. Directed by Devashish Makhija, the film follows a mother's search for her missing daughter in a fictional town.
Why it matters
The announcement underscores the ongoing collaboration between major streaming platforms and Indian talent to produce original, localized content.
Taapsee Pannu ’s upcoming action-thriller, Gandhari , will be released on Netflix on September 3, the streamer announced on Friday (August 21, 2026). The film has been written by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish Makhija , known for helming Joram , Bhosle and Aaji among others.
As per the synopsis shared by the makers, the film is set in a fictional town, Joypurra as it centres on the story of a mother as she faces challenges in the search of her missing daughter. Gandhari also stars Ishwak Singh, Chhaya Kadam, Swastika Mukherjee, Mita Vashisht and Jatin Sarna in pivotal roles.
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