Ananya Panday, Lakshya’s ‘Chand Mera Dil’ Locks Release Date; Fresh Glimpses Tease Emotional Coming-Of-Age Romance
‘Chand Mera Dil’ gears up for its 2026 release with fresh glimpses of Ananya Panday and Lakshya’s coming-of-age love story.
The wait is finally over for fans of Dharma Productions’ upcoming romantic drama ‘Chand Mera Dil’. After a hiatus following the initial first-look posters released in November 2024, Karan Johar and director Vivek Soni have officially kickstarted the 2026 promotional campaign with a series of new glimpses and a confirmed theatrical release date. Starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya in lead roles, the film is set to hit cinemas on May 22, 2026. The latest update didn’t just provide a date; it offered a deeper look into the world of Aarav and Chandni.
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The production house shared a carousel of fresh glimpses that painted a vivid picture of a relationship evolving through different stages of life. Moving away from traditional, glossy Bollywood romance, these visuals suggested a more grounded, raw, and emotional narrative.
Check out the fresh glimpses here:
The promotional strategy utilized a fragmented tagline across several stills to establish the film’s central theme: “Falling in love is easy; growing up is not”. One still captures an intimate, domestic moment with Lakshya and Ananya sharing a quiet conversation on a bed, while another features a tender close-up of Lakshya resting his head on Ananya’s lap.
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Perhaps the most striking visual is the classroom romance poster, where the duo is seen with their foreheads touching in a crowded lecture hall while a professor teaches in the background. Accompanied by the line, “When life changes the syllabus,” it hints at a story where external pressures and the transition into adulthood play a significant role in the couple's journey. Other visuals show the pair walking hand-in-hand down a sun-drenched road, highlighting a rugged, carefree chemistry that has already begun to trend on social media.
Adding to the excitement, a new colourful poster featuring the lead pair in a playful embrace has confirmed that the official teaser will drop tomorrow, Tuesday. The caption accompanying the announcement described the film as a story that “breaks, heals and redefines the notion of being ‘paagal’ in love,” suggesting a roller-coaster of emotions.
Directed by Vivek Soni, who previously helmed ‘Meenakshi Sundareshwar’, ‘Chand Mera Dil’ is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Marijke deSouza. The story and screenplay have been crafted by Vivek Soni, Tushar Paranjape, and Akshat Ghildial.
Music is expected to be a major highlight of the film, with the hit-making duo Sachin-Jigar composing the soundtrack and Amitabh Bhattacharya providing the lyrics. Given the film's coming-of-age vibe, expectations are high for a soulful and youthful album.
As fans eagerly wait for the teaser tomorrow, all eyes are on Lakshya and Ananya Panday to see if their fresh pairing can deliver the next big Bollywood romantic classic. Mark your calendars for May 22, 2026!
