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Udta Teer opens in cinemas, but will not be released in Nepal
Udta Teer opened in Indian cinemas on October 23, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan.
It follows Bilal, a Pakistani spy who loses his memory and believes he is an Indian counter-terrorism officer.
Sara Ali Khan plays an officer who does not know his real identity.
The film mixes espionage and mistaken identity with comedy, and reviews have praised its humor while noting that parts of the plot stretch credibility.
Nepal denied permission for a theatrical release, after its Central Film Censor Board found the film violated restrictions under the country’s cinema law.
The film is directed by Akash A. Kaushik, making it his directorial debut.
Its release is limited by the Nepal decision, while audiences elsewhere can see it in cinemas.
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan’s spy comedy Udta Teer opened in theatres on October 23, 2026.
The film was directed by Akash A. Kaushik, making it his directorial debut.
Khurrana plays Bilal, a Pakistani spy who loses his memory and believes he is an Indian counter-terrorism officer.
The Indian Express reported advance bookings of Rs 2.59 crore and projected opening-day net earnings of Rs 3–5 crore.
Nepal denied the film permission for theatrical release, citing restrictions under its National Cinema Act.
- Who
- Udta Teer stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, with a supporting cast including Rahul Bose and Ram Kapoor.
- What
- The spy-comedy film opened in theatres.
- When
- October 23, 2026.
- Where
- Theatres; it was denied permission for theatrical release in Nepal.
- Why
- The sources do not state why it opened on that date. Nepal’s censor board said its content violated restrictions under Section 8(3) of the National Cinema Act.
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The film was initially scheduled to open in theatres, but its makers postponed the release to get a cleaner release window.
Nepal’s Central Film Censor Board denied the film permission for theatrical release.
Udta Teer opened in theatres in India.
- Release date
- October 23, 2026
- Director
- Akash A. Kaushik
- Lead cast
- Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan
- Advance bookings
- Rs 2.59 crore for opening day
- Opening-day projection
- Rs 3–5 crore net
- Nepal release
- Permission denied by the Central Film Censor Board
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What people are saying
Udta Teer surprises with its twisty narrative that doesn't stop being humourous and funny throughout the runtime.