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Father-Son Drama 'Om Ka Hari' Set for September 2026 Theatrical Release

Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav star in 'Om Ka Hari,' a father-son dramedy directed by Harish Vyas, releasing theatrically on September 18, 2026. The film completes Vyas's trilogy on love and unspoken emotions, with Soni Razdan, Samta Sudiksha, and Ayesha Kapur in key roles.

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Release Date Announced

The upcoming dramedy 'Om Ka Hari,' starring Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles, is set to release theatrically on September 18, 2026. Directed by Harish Vyas, the film also features Soni Razdan, Samta Sudiksha, and Ayesha Kapur in key roles, as reported by Bollywood Hungama and Lokmat Times. The makers announced the release date on Monday, according to Lokmat Times.

The Story and Its Themes

The film explores the emotional complexities of a father-son relationship, focusing on the unspoken love that often creates distance between them. According to Bollywood Hungama, the narrative centers on a stubborn father, Hari Prasad Sharma, in Bhopal and his independent-minded son, Om Prasad Sharma, with their conflicts beginning in Bhopal and culminating in Varanasi. This description of the plot comes from a single source; other details about the story were not provided in the material reviewed.

The film's thematic core is described by the director as a universal and personal exploration of a father and son who love each other deeply but struggle to express it. This theme positions 'Om Ka Hari' as the concluding chapter of Vyas's trilogy on love and the importance of expressing it, as reported by both Bollywood Hungama and Lokmat Times.

Director's Vision

Director Harish Vyas is quoted in both outlets saying, "I think all three of my films have been about love, but about different kinds of love and, more importantly, about the things we struggle to say." In a more detailed statement reported by Lokmat Times, Vyas elaborated: "Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain was about reminding a husband and wife that after 30 years of marriage, you still need to say 'I love you.' Hum Bhi Akele-Tum Bhi Akele was about discovering love in friendship. And Om Ka Hari is perhaps the most personal and universal of the three — about a father and son who love each other deeply but have forgotten how to say it. There is no rivalry older than Father vs Son. And I have two of the finest actors from their respective generations take on the title roles. We fight, we challenge each other, we carry expectations and hurt, but underneath all of that is love. Sometimes, all it takes is saying it."

The director's debut feature, 'Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain,' starring Sanjay Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi, Ekavali Khanna, and Anshuman Jha, explored the importance of saying 'I love you' to one's partner even after decades of marriage, as noted by both outlets. 'Om Ka Hari' marks the third collaboration between Vyas and Jha, following 'Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain' and 'Hum Bhi Akele,' according to Lokmat Times.

Production and Festival Journey

'Om Ka Hari' is produced by First Ray Films and is described as the company's fifth production by Bollywood Hungama. The film had its World Premiere at Stuttgart in 2025, followed by its Australian Premiere at IFFM Melbourne, North American Premiere at CSAFF, and its Indian Premiere at the Closing Gala at Red Lorry Film Festival, as reported by Bollywood Hungama. The film's music soundtrack features songs by the late Asha Bhosle, Amit Kumar, Paresh Pahuja, and other celebrated voices, according to the same source.

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Bollywood Hungama

Framing: The headline emphasizes the film's release date and its father vs son dramedy genre, highlighting the lead actors. — Promotional and enthusiastic

as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Om Ka Hari is set to release theatrically on September 18, 2026.
The film stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles.
Directed by Harish Vyas, the film also stars Soni Razdan, Samta Sudiksha and Ayesha Kapur.
This is First Ray Film's 5th production.
The story is about a stubborn father (Hari Prasad Sharma) in Bhopal and his independent minded son (Om Prasad Sharma), with conflicts beginning in Bhopal and culminating in Varanasi.
Om Ka Hari completes Harish Vyas's trilogy of films exploring love and the importance of expressing it.
His debut feature, Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain, explored the importance of saying 'I love you' to your partner.
Director Harish Vyas is quoted saying, 'I think all three of my films have been about love, but about different kinds of love and, more importantly, about the things we struggle to say.'
The film marks the third collaboration between Harish Vyas and Anshuman Jha.
The music soundtrack features songs by the late Asha Bhosle, Amit Kumar, Paresh Pahuja and other celebrated voices.
The film had its World Premiere at Stuttgart in 2025, followed by its Australian Premiere at IFFM Melbourne, North American Premiere at CSAFF, and its Indian Premiere at the Closing Gala at Red Lorry Film Festival.
Produced by First Ray Films, Om Ka Hari releases theatrically on September 18, 2026.

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Lokmat Times

Framing: The headline emphasizes the film's exploration of unspoken love between a father and son, highlighting the lead actors.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Anshuman Jha, Raghubir Yadav, and Soni Razdan are set to headline 'Om Ka Hari,' an upcoming dramedy that explores the emotional complexities of a father-son relationship.
Directed by Harish Vyas, the film delves into the love shared between a father and son and the unspoken emotions that often create a distance between them.
On Monday, the makers announced the release date of the film.
The emotional drama 'Om Ka Hari' is set to release theatrically on September 18, 2026.
Director Harish Vyas stated, 'I think all three of my films have been about love, but about different kinds of love and, more importantly, about the things we struggle to say.'
His debut feature, 'Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain' with Sanjay Mishra-Pankaj Tripathi and Anshuman Jha, explored the importance of saying 'I love you' to your partner, even after decades of marriage.
'Om Ka Hari' stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles, with Soni Razdan, Samta Sudiksha, and Ayesha Kapur playing key characters in the film.
The film marks Harish Vyas and Anshuman Jha's third collaboration, following their earlier projects Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain and Hum Bhi Akele.
Produced by First Ray Films, 'Om Ka Hari' will release in theatres on September 18.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimOm Ka Hari is set to release theatrically on September 18, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe film stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimDirected by Harish Vyas, the film also stars Soni Razdan, Samta Sudiksha and Ayesha Kapur.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe film is produced by First Ray Films.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe film marks the third collaboration between Harish Vyas and Anshuman Jha, following Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain and Hum Bhi Akele-Tum Bhi Akele.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe story is about a stubborn father (Hari Prasad Sharma) in Bhopal and his independent-minded son (Om Prasad Sharma), with conflicts beginning in Bhopal and culminating in Varanasi.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe film had its world premiere at Stuttgart in 2025, followed by its Australian premiere at IFFM Melbourne, North American premiere at CSAFF, and its Indian premiere at the Closing Gala at Red Lorry Film Festival.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe film's music soundtrack features songs by the late Asha Bhosle, Amit Kumar, Paresh Pahuja and other celebrated voices.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimDirector Harish Vyas said, "I think all three of my films have been about love, but about different kinds of love and, more importantly, about the things we struggle to say."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Vyas's debut feature, Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain, with Sanjay Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi, Ekavali Khanna and Anshuman Jha, explored the importance of saying "I love you" to your partner, even after decades of marriage.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Bollywood Hungama, Lokmat Times 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31