The trailer for Anil Kapoor's upcoming film Subedaar was unveiled on February 23, 2026, highlighting his role in an action drama. At 69, the actor has several projects in various stages of production, ensuring a packed schedule ahead. These include spy thrillers and sequels set for release in 2026.
Anil Kapoor, now 69, continues to be a sought-after figure in Bollywood, with multiple films lined up over the next two years. The recent unveiling of the Subedaar trailer on February 23, 2026, marks a key moment as the actor prepares for its release on Prime Video. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-written with Prajwal Chandrashekhar, Subedaar is described as a gripping action drama set in rural areas. Kapoor portrays Subedaar Arjun Maurya, entangled in a violent power struggle. The cast includes Saurabh Shukla, Mona Singh, Aditya Rawal, Radhika Madan, Khushboo Sundar, and Faisal Malik.
Beyond Subedaar, Kapoor features in Alpha, the seventh entry in the YRF Spy Universe. He reprises his role as Colonel Vikrant Kaul, the RAW chief from War 2. The film stars Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and Bobby Deol as female agents handling espionage missions with high-stakes action. Originally slated for December 25, 2025, Alpha now targets theaters on April 17, 2026.
Kapoor also joins King, an action thriller led by Shah Rukh Khan and directed by Siddharth Anand, scheduled for December 24, 2026. His role is pivotal, potentially with antagonistic or mentoring elements. The ensemble includes Jackie Shroff, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, and Rani Mukerji, featuring a reunion of the Trimurti actors alongside Shah Rukh Khan.
Additionally, Kapoor returns as Chief Minister Shivaji Rao in Nayak 2, a sequel to the 2001 film Nayak. Confirmed earlier in 2026 by producer Deepak Mukut, the project is in early development, with Kapoor co-producing. Scripting is underway, though the director and storyline details remain undisclosed.
These diverse projects, spanning action, spy genres, and political drama, underscore Kapoor's active presence in the industry.
