Produced in association with Mahaveer Jain Films, this "Himesh Reshammiya musical" is set to hit theaters worldwide on Friday, November 27, 2026, marking a grand return to the "relationship-driven" cinema that defined an era.
Ayushmann Khurrana as the New "Prem"
Perhaps the most significant revelation is Ayushmann Khurrana stepping into the shoes of Prem—a character name made legendary by Salman Khan across several Barjatya blockbusters:
A Career Milestone: Ayushmann, who has frequently expressed his desire to work with Barjatya, officially joins the Rajshri legacy. He recently called working with the filmmaker a "bucket list" achievement [2.1].
The New Pairing: This marks the first time Ayushmann and Sharvari will share the screen, bringing a fresh, contemporary energy to the traditional Rajshri framework.
The Reunion: Barjatya x Himesh Reshammiya
The film also marks a major musical reunion:
12 Years Later: Sooraj Barjatya and Himesh Reshammiya are collaborating once again after their 2014 hit Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
The Musical Score: Positioned as a "wholesome family entertainer," the film is expected to feature a grand, melody-heavy soundtrack, a stark contrast to the action-heavy releases dominating the 2026 calendar.
'Yeh Prem Mol Liya' Project Snapshot
Feature Details Director Sooraj R. Barjatya Lead Cast Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari Production Rajshri Productions & Mahaveer Jain Films Music Himesh Reshammiya Release Date November 27, 2026 Genre Musical Family Entertainer
A Busy 2026 for the Leads
Both Ayushmann and Sharvari have packed schedules leading up to this November release:
Ayushmann's Slate: He has Pati Patni Aur Woh Do releasing on May 15 and the spy comedy Udta Teer on September 11.
Sharvari's Slate: She will be seen in Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga (with Diljit Dosanjh) on June 12 and the YRF Spy Universe film Alpha (with Alia Bhatt) on July 10.
SantaBanta Verdict:
With Yeh Prem Mol Liya, Sooraj Barjatya is returning to his roots of high-value family entertainment. Following his National Award win for Uunchai, expectations are sky-high. By casting Ayushmann—an actor known for his "common man" charm—as the new Prem, Barjatya is effectively modernizing the Rajshri brand for a 2026 audience.
