Kuku Kohli returns Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa to theaters for fans

Old-school romance and danger are coming back to theaters, driven by nostalgia, timing, and a director who never wanted this one trapped at home.

Re-release details

• Kuku Kohli returns Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa to cinemas nationwide on February 13, 2026.
• Brought back decades later, banking on theatrical energy and memory.
• Handled by True Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. across Indian theaters.

Director’s perspective

• Kuku Kohli framed the film as built for shared viewing.
• Talked about scale, music, and emotion, hitting harder with crowds.
• Pushed the idea that sincere romance still pulls younger viewers.

Story hook and cast

• Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa stars Karan Nath and Jividha Sharma.
• Lovers face terror after a hijacking derails everything.
• Stakes spike when family ties collide with the threat.

Studio stance

• Shailendra Mandowara backed the theater-only approach from day one.
• Avoided satellite and streaming to preserve impact.
• Cited a strong response from another recent re-release as momentum.

Kuku Kohli's career notes

• Kuku Kohli previously launched Ajay Devgan in Phool Aur Kaante.
• Also directed Suhaag, Haqeeqat, and Zulmi.
• Framed cinema as patient, circling back when audiences are ready.