The year 2026 has seen a surge in Indian cinema, with films like Ramayana, Alpha, and King generating immense buzz. However, as of May 29, a simple romantic drama with no superstars in the lead has taken the top spot as the most anticipated Indian title of 2026, according to IMDb.
Main Vaapas Aaunga, directed by Imtiaz Ali, is a romantic drama set during the Partition, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, and Naseeruddin Shah. The film, backed by Applause Entertainment and Window Seat Films, hits the screens on June 12.
IMDb's most anticipated Indian film list is determined by the number of visits to each film's page on the site over a given period. As of May 29, Main Vaapas Aaunga is the first choice of 23.3% of visitors, beating huge titles like Toxic (15.4%) and Hai Jawani To Ishq Hona Hai (13.2%).