Imran Khan's OTT film faces delay after deportation notice to leave India

Imran Khan's film faces delay as actor gets deportation notice to leave India (Image Credits Instagram)

Imran Khan’s Bollywood comeback film, ‘Adhure Hum Adhure Tum’, is reportedly facing uncertainty after the actor received a notice directing him to leave India by October 28. According to a report by Mid-Day, the Netflix film’s release, planned for December 18, may be deferred, while promotional activities are being put on hold until there is greater clarity on the situation.

The film, directed by Danish Aslam, also stars Bhumi Pednekkar.

Imran Khan’s legal situation puts ‘Adhure Hum Adhure Tum’ release plans under review

Imran Khan’s return to Bollywood after almost a decade has encountered an unexpected hurdle, with his upcoming film ‘Adhure Hum Adhure Tum’ reportedly facing a possible release delay. According to Mid-Day, sources associated with the film have indicated that the makers are reconsidering the release timeline and have put promotional plans on hold amid uncertainty surrounding the actor’s legal situation.The Netflix film was scheduled for December 18, 2026. However, sources told Mid-Day that the team had planned to begin promotions after Diwali and build momentum towards the release. Those plans are now reportedly being reassessed.A source told the publication that the team was reluctant to launch a promotional campaign without clarity on how the situation involving Imran would develop. Since Netflix had not officially announced the release date, a deferment was being considered, the source added.

There has been no official announcement confirming a postponement of the film. For now, the reported delay remains under consideration rather than a confirmed change to its release schedule.

Why has Imran Khan received a notice to leave India?

On October 15, 2026, Imran Khan received a notice from the Mumbai Police and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) directing him to leave India by October 28. The development followed his participation in a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan on October 10, which called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Khan was detained during the demonstration and released later that day.Khan is a US citizen and holds an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya had alleged that the actor’s participation in the protest violated OCI provisions and visa conditions. The notice reportedly invokes provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.The actor’s legal team is preparing to challenge the notice before the Bombay High Court.

The development has introduced uncertainty around his immediate plans in India, as well as the promotional schedule for his upcoming film.

What did the makers say about the reported postponement?

According to the afore mentioned publication, the film’s team is waiting for greater clarity before proceeding with its promotional campaign. The source indicated that the original plan was to begin promotions after Diwali 2026, but the uncertainty surrounding Imran’s situation has prompted discussions about deferring the release.The publication also reported that its attempts to contact director Danish Aslam did not receive a response by press time.Neither the reported release delay nor a revised promotional schedule has been officially confirmed by the filmmakers or Netflix.

About ‘Adhure Hum Adhure Tum’

Directed by Danish Aslam, ‘Adhure Hum Adhure Tum’ also stars Bhumi Pednekkar. The project marks Imran Khan’s return to the screen after an extended break from acting and has drawn attention as his comeback film.