Most Awaited Screen Pairs of 2026!
Watching a fresh on-screen chemistry bloom is always a delight for audiences, and 2025 delivered several exciting new on-screen pairings that truly won hearts. But 2026 promises to be an even bigger treat for movie lovers, with a lineup of brand-new jodis whose chemistry is expected to light up the big screen and leave a lasting impression. From romantic dramas and rom-coms to thrillers and horror comedies, filmmakers are introducing unique pairings across genres. From Mrunal Thakur–Siddhant Chaturvedi to Kartik Aaryan–Sreeleela, here are some of the most anticipated on-screen duos set to captivate audiences in 2026.
#MrunalThakur and #SiddhantChaturvedi : One of the most anticipated and promising fresh pairings of 2026 is Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi, who will come together for the romantic drama Do Deewane Seher Mein. Directed by Ravi Udyawar and backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film is slated for a Valentine’s Week release on February 20, 2026, adding to the excitement around this new on-screen duo.
#SidharthMalhotra and #TamannaahBhatia : Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia will be headlining the upcoming Hindi folk thriller VVAN – Force of the Forest, set for theatrical release on 15th May 2026. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar, the film explores Indian mythology and mysticism against the backdrop of dense forests, promising an immersive adventure rooted in folklore. The movie is jointly produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji & TVF.
#KartikAaryan and #Sreeleela : Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela are gearing up to share the screen in Anurag Basu’s upcoming romantic musical, now titled Tu Meri Zindagi Hai. Originally planned under the name Aashiqui 3, the film has been retitled and is set for a May 2026 release, creating strong buzz around this fresh pairing.
#RamCharan and #JanhviKapoor : Global star Ram Charan teams up with the stunning Janhvi Kapoor in the action–sports drama Peddi. Their first song from the film has already offered a glimpse of their crackling chemistry. Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi is set to hit theatres on March 27, 2026.
#RanbirKapoor and #SaiPallavi : Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi come together in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious pan-India project Ramayana, with Ranbir portraying Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. The epic will unfold in two parts, beginning with the first part releasing in Diwali 2026.
#IbrahimAliKhan and #Sreeleela : Ibrahim Ali Khan is set to join Sreeleela in the sports drama Diler, directed by Kayoze Irani. This fresh pairing has already sparked strong anticipation, with audiences eager to watch the duo share the screen for the first time.
By Keerti Kadam