Kunal Kemmu’s second directorial venture, the action-comedy ‘Vibe’, has locked its theatrical release date. The film will arrive in cinemas on September 18, 2026.
Amazon MGM Studios made the announcement on Tuesday with a motion poster and the tagline: “Punch aur punchline dono guaranteed with Vibe.”
When and where to watch
‘Vibe’ will release theatrically across India on September 18, 2026. Following its theatrical run, the film will eventually stream on Prime Video, as Amazon MGM Studios is presenting the project .
What the film is about
‘Vibe’ centres on two inseparable best friends whose ordinary, unassuming lives spiral into an unpredictable, high-energy adventure that pushes their survival instincts and friendship to the absolute limit .
According to the official logline, two hapless friends who can barely manage their own lives accidentally stumble upon a terrorist plot and suddenly find themselves responsible for saving the nation despite being completely unprepared for the task .
The film is written and directed by Kunal Kemmu, marking his second directorial venture after 2024’s ‘Madgaon Express’ .
The cast: Preity Zinta’s big comeback
‘Vibe’ marks the much-anticipated return of Preity Zinta to the big screen after a gap of nearly eight years . Her last theatrical release was ‘Bhaiaji Superhit’ in 2018.
On being part of the film, Preity previously said: “When I heard the script, I just fell down laughing. And it was just so funny. I just couldn’t say no to it” .
The film also stars:
- Kunal Kemmu in a lead role as a clueless slacker
- Sparsh Shrivastava (‘Laapataa Ladies’) as his stern best friend
- Vanshika Dhir in her acting debut
- Yashpal Sharma and Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) in supporting roles
Kunal Kemmu as director
This is Kunal Kemmu’s second film as a director. His debut ‘Madgaon Express’ released in March 2024 and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike .
Kunal has also written the film and is co-producing it under his banner Drongo Films, alongside Chirag Nihalani. ‘Vibe’ marks the first production venture for Drongo Films .
Preity Zinta’s comeback year
‘Vibe’ will be the second of two major releases for Preity Zinta in 2026. Before this, she is also starring in ‘Lahore 1947’, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and co-starring Sunny Deol, which is scheduled for an August 2026 release .
Together, the two films signal a significant comeback year for the actress, who has largely stayed away from mainstream Hindi cinema in recent years .
Why this film matters
‘Vibe’ is significant for multiple reasons:
- It marks Preity Zinta’s return to theatres after an 8-year hiatus
- It is Kunal Kemmu’s second directorial after the well-received ‘Madgaon Express’
- It is the first production from Drongo Films, Kunal’s own banner
- It is an Amazon MGM Studios presentation for theatrical release
The team behind the film
‘Vibe’ is produced by Kunal Kemmu and Chirag Nihalani under the banner of Drongo Films. Amazon MGM Studios is presenting the film before its eventual launch on Prime Video .
The film brings together a fresh ensemble cast, with Sparsh Shrivastava gaining recognition from his role in ‘Laapataa Ladies’ and newcomer Vanshika Dhir making her debut .
With its September 18 release date now locked, ‘Vibe’ is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated action-comedies of 2026.
