Varun Dhawan is leaning back into the full-blown commercial comedy space, and the first big sign is finally here. The actor has begun the poster campaign for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, the David Dhawan directorial that pairs him with Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde for the first time. With the poster shoot underway today, the film’s promotions are officially shifting gears from set buzz to a more front-facing rollout.
The title itself has already sparked chatter for its throwback, cheeky energy, and now the makers are getting ready to lock in the film’s visual identity through the first official poster, which is expected to anchor the marketing push going into 2026.
Poster Shoot Begins As Makers Lock June 5, 2026 Release
The development comes as the team gears up for the film’s first official poster, with a poster shoot taking place today featuring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde. The project is being directed by David Dhawan and produced by Ramesh Taurani under Tips.
The release date has been confirmed for June 5, 2026. The date is significant because Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai was earlier announced for an April 2026 theatrical release, before being moved to the June slot. With the poster shoot now in motion, it is clear the makers are aligning their promotional beats well ahead of the summer 2026 window.
What We Know About Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai So Far
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is a Hindi commercial entertainer being mounted by Tips, with David Dhawan at the helm and Varun Dhawan leading the cast alongside Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. While the makers have kept story details tightly under wraps, the tone has been positioned as a colourful, youth-forward comedy with romance at its core, in sync with the director’s signature mainstream style. The film is currently in the build-up phase of its promotional campaign, with the first official poster expected to set the tone for what audiences can expect.
Varun Dhawan’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Varun Dhawan’s recent run has been a mix of big-screen releases and streaming-led visibility. He starred in Bawaal (2023) and appeared in the Prime Video series Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024), before returning to theatres with Baby John (2024). With Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai dated for June 5, 2026, the actor is lining up another mainstream outing with a familiar commercial filmmaker in David Dhawan, a pairing that has historically clicked strongly with mass audiences.
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