'Khalnayak Returns', 'Aakhri Sawal' & 'Vaastav 2': Check out Sanjay Dutt's upcoming films

Sanjay Dutt has a busy year ahead. From bringing back his iconic character Ballu in the sequel of 'Khalnayak' to playing a professor in 'Aakhri Sawal', Dutt's 2026 slate is jam-packed with drama, action and a lot of thrill. Take a look at his upcoming movies.

Raja Shivaji

Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, the grand historical saga features Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist, Afzal Khan. The film also stars Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Fardeen Khan, Bhagyshree, Genelia Deshmukh, Boman Irani, Amole Gupte and others. The film is set to release on May 1.

Aakhri Sawal

Sanjay Dutt plays Professor Gopal Nadkarni in this gripping political drama thriller. The film follows Vicky, who accuses his mentor, Professor Nadkarni, of institutional bias, leading to conflicts which further unfolds political events. The film is set to release on May 8.

Khalnayak Returns

The sequel to the 1993 classic Khal Nayak, the film sees Sanjay Dutt reprise his iconic role Ballu Balram. The film is expected to take forward the story of the original film but with a twist. Sanjay Dutt had shared that the seeds for the sequel were actually sown during his time in prison, where he spent his days reimagining Ballu's journey and developing the script for a follow-up. The film is reportedly eyeing a 2027 release.

Ranger

The action adventure directed by Jagan Shakti, known for Mission Mangal, stars Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt and Tamannaah Bhatia in leading roles. The film is also reported to be a jungle thriller and have used high-end technology to create distinct visuals. The film is reportedly set to release on December 4.

Vaastav 2

The sequel to Sanjay Dutt's iconic film is officially in the works. While the details about the project is kept under wraps, Sanjay will be bringing back his much-loved character Raghu in the film.