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Laikey Laikaa Release Delayed to February 2027

The romantic drama Laikey Laikaa, starring Rasha Thadani and Abhay Verma, has been pushed from its planned summer 2026 release to February 2027. A source says the delay accommodates a special song featuring Thadani, following the success of her dance number 'Uyi Amma'.

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The release of the upcoming romantic dramaLaikey Laikaa, starring Rasha Thadani and Abhay Verma, has been delayed. Originally planned for a summer 2026 release, the film is now reportedly slated to arrive in February 2027, according to a source close to the project.

The makers are said to have decided to postpone the film to make room for a special song featuring Rasha Thadani. The decision is linked to the response Thadani received for her dance performance in 'Uyi Amma', a song from her debut filmAzaad, which released in 2025. The track gained popularity after its release and drew attention to Thadani's dancing abilities.

Explaining the reasoning, the source told HT City: "'Uui Amma' had worked tremendously for Rasha and proved her dancing skills. Since her character inLaikey Laikaa is that of a dancer, the makers felt they should utilise Rasha in a special song. Since they have decided to include this, they are also pushing the release to February 2027. It will anyway be a romantic month (given Valentine's Day), so the timing works well for a film like this."

Laikey Laikaa marks the first on-screen pairing of Thadani and Verma. The film is being presented as an intense romantic story, with further details about its plot and the new song currently under wraps.

The new song is expected to add another dance-focused moment for Thadani, building on the attention generated by 'Uyi Amma'. The makers are also looking to take advantage of February's association with romance and Valentine's Day for the film's theatrical release.

Meanwhile, Abhay Verma was recently seen in the OTT seriesOperation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War. Thadani also made her Telugu acting debut withSrinivasa Mangapuram, which released in cinemas earlier this year.

Abhay Verma on Career and Delays

In a separate interview, Abhay Verma expressed a philosophical outlook on the delay and his career trajectory. When asked about the postponement, he said: "I've always believed in God's plan. God has really been helpful and kind to me during all the things that didn't happen. There were like eight films that didn't happen beforeMunjya (2024). So I'm just grateful and I believe that God is with me and everything will come at the right time."

Verma added: "I am just counting my blessings and taking it all in. I feel everything comes and goes at the right time, and it all happens for a reason. I go by that, keep my head down and work the best I can every day. I just hope that someone will get impacted or inspired to see dreams like I did, and still do, and maybe come to this city and choose this profession for themselves."

He also shared his acting philosophy: "I have taken my acting as a democracy: to the people, by the people, for the people. My motto has always been to explore myself, and become a better person each day at my job and as a human. Being a good human comes first, and then the job eventually happens. I feel when you are a better human, you automatically become a better actor as you feel more, are kinder and even receive more."

Verma is set to work with several prominent filmmakers, including Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand'sKing, Hansal Mehta'sDilkashi with director Lijo Jose Pellisery, and Shujaat Saudagar's next with Shanaya Kapoor, in addition toLaikey Laikaa. He remarked: "I have never pursued acting as an outcome oriented vision for me. It has always been about showing up at work, pulling up my socks the highest and just listening to directors I get to work with. I am very happy and grateful that a director believes in me."

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Bollywood Hungama

Framing: Announces the release delay of the film to February 2027. — Measured and explanatory

as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The release of Rasha Thadani and Abhay Verma’s upcoming romantic drama Laikey Laikaa has been delayed.
The film was earlier scheduled to arrive in 2026 and will now reportedly release in February 2027.
The makers are said to have decided to postpone the film to make room for a special song featuring Rasha.
The decision is linked to the response Rasha received for her dance performance in 'Uyi Amma', a song from her debut film Azaad, which released in 2025.
The source told HT City, "'Uui Amma' had worked tremendously for Rasha and proved her dancing skills."
The source said, "Since her character is that of a dancer, the makers felt they should use Rasha in a special song."
The source said, "Since they have decided to include this, they are also pushing the release to February 2027. It will anyway be a romantic month (given Valentine's Day), so the timing works well for a film like this."
Laikey Laikaa was initially planned as a summer 2026 release and marks the first on-screen pairing of Rasha and Abhay.
The new song is expected to add another dance-focused moment for Rasha, following the attention generated by 'Uyi Amma'.
Abhay Verma was recently seen in the OTT series Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War.
Rasha also made her Telugu acting debut with Srinivasa Mangapuram, which released in cinemas earlier this year.

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Hindustan Times

Framing: The headline emphasizes the exclusive interview with Abhay Verma, highlighting his openness about the release delay of Laikey Laikaa and his revelation of eight films shelved before Munjya. — Sympathetic and admiring

as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Laikey Laikaa, starring Abhay Verma and Rasha Thadani, was supposed to release this summer but has been pushed to February 2027.
Abhay Verma said, "There were like eight films that didn't happen before Munjya (2024)."
Abhay Verma said, "I've always believed in God's plan."
Abhay Verma said, "God has really been helpful and kind to me during all the things that didn't happen."
Abhay Verma will work with Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand's King.
Abhay Verma will work in Hansal Mehta's Dilkashi with director Lijo Jose Pellisery.
Abhay Verma will work in Shujaat Saudagar's next with Shanaya Kapoor.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe release of the film Laikey Laikaa has been delayed.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
ClaimLaikey Laikaa was originally scheduled for release in 2026 but has been pushed to February 2027.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe makers of Laikey Laikaa decided to postpone the film to make room for a special song featuring Rasha Thadani.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe decision to postpone Laikey Laikaa is linked to the response Rasha received for her dance performance in 'Uyi Amma', a song from her debut film Azaad, which released in 2025.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe source told HT City, "'Uui Amma' had worked tremendously for Rasha and proved her dancing skills."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe source said, "Since her character is that of a dancer, the makers felt they should use Rasha in a special song."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe source said, "Since they have decided to include this, they are also pushing the release to February 2027. It will anyway be a romantic month (given Valentine's Day), so the timing works well for a film like this."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
ClaimLaikey Laikaa was initially planned as a summer 2026 release.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
ClaimLaikey Laikaa marks the first on-screen pairing of Rasha Thadani and Abhay Verma.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe new song is expected to add another dance-focused moment for Rasha, following the attention generated by 'Uyi Amma'.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
ClaimAbhay Verma was recently seen in the OTT series Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
ClaimRasha Thadani made her Telugu acting debut with Srinivasa Mangapuram, which released in cinemas earlier this year.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
ClaimAbhay Verma said, "There were like eight films that didn't happen before Munjya (2024)."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
ClaimAbhay Verma said, "I've always believed in God's plan."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
ClaimAbhay Verma said, "God has really been helpful and kind to me during all the things that didn't happen."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
ClaimAbhay Verma will work with Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand's King.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
ClaimAbhay Verma will work in Hansal Mehta's Dilkashi with director Lijo Jose Pellisery.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
ClaimAbhay Verma will work in Shujaat Saudagar's next with Shanaya Kapoor.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Bollywood Hungama, Hindustan Times 18 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02