Udta Teer: 2026 Ayushmann Khurrana Hindi Spy Action Comedy Film Trailer & Review

Movie Name: Udta Teer
Directed by: Aakash Kaushik
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar, Gulshan Grover, Mukul Dev, Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala, Sandeep Anand, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Smita Tambe
Genre: Action, Comedy, Adventure
Release Date: October 23, 2026
Running Time: 137 Minutes
Language: Hindi
Rating:
Production Company: Dharma Productions, Sikhya Entertainment
Budget: Rs.- crore

In a world where everyone has a secret and nobody can be trusted, one spy accidentally turns the entire game upside down. Blending high-stakes espionage with big laughs, comic chaos, and crowd-pleasing entertainment, this fresh spin on the spy genre delivers a complete family entertainer. It’s a fast-paced spy comedy where nobody knows what’s going on, least of all the hero.

Udta Teer: Movie Overview

‘Udta Teer’ trailer: Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan reunite for espionage satire; he plays an amnesiac Pakistani spy

The trailer for the much-anticipated action comedy ‘Udta Teer‘, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, is finally out, giving audiences a glimpse into a story packed with chaotic twists and ensemble comedy. Directed by debutant Akash A Kaushik, the film is set to hit theatres nationwide on October 9, 2026.

What’s the story about?

The trailer sets up an espionage comedy built around confusion, memory loss and mistaken identity. Ayushmann Khurrana plays Bilal, a Pakistani intelligence agent who loses his memory after an explosion and wakes up believing he’s actually part of India’s Counter-Terrorism Squad (CTS). Sara Ali Khan plays a fellow CTS officer who remains unaware of his true background.

A mix of action and satire:

The footage leans heavily into identity-swap humour, showing Bilal turning into an over-the-top patriot while his handlers back in Pakistan try desperately to manage the fallout. The trailer combines classic spy-thriller elements, including train fights and explosive action sequences, with quirky fourth-wall-breaking humour and political satire. Composer duo Sachin-Jigar’s energetic music and the film’s polished visuals add to its playful, tongue-in-cheek spy-action tone.

Cast and crew details:

‘Udta Teer‘ brings Ayushmann and Sara together again after their previous film ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do‘, which also starred Rakul Preet Singh and Wamiqa Gabbi. The film also marks writer Akash A Kaushik’s directorial debut. The supporting cast is packed with familiar faces, including Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar, Gulshan Grover, Mukul Dev, Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala, Sandeep Anand, Supriya Pilgaonkar and Smita Tambe.

A reunion of production powerhouses:

The film also marks another collaboration between Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment, who have previously worked together on titles like ‘Kill‘ (2024), ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah‘ (2024) and the critically acclaimed ‘The Lunchbox‘ (2013). ‘Udta Teer‘ is jointly produced by Johar, Kapoor, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta and Achin Jain.

Movie Trailer:

Movie Review:

A refreshing spy comedy that needlessly switches gears

Story:

A sleeper agent of Pakistan’s ISI, Bilal (Ayushmann Khurrana), infiltrates India’s Counter Terrorism Squad (CTS), only to lose his memory in an accident and forget his real identity.

Review:

With dime-a-dozen spy thrillers flooding Bollywood, Udta Teer feels like a refreshing mockumentary-style satire that offers a funny take on the genre. At least, that’s how it begins. An Indian agent proclaims, ‘Mulk ke aagey kuch nahi’, only for it to emerge that he is actually Pakistani and means the same for his own country. But when he and his allies risk blowing their cover, a fatal accident leaves him with amnesia, triggering chaos and comedy as he suddenly becomes loyal to India. Deshbhakti yaad hai, par desh nahi.

Director Aakash Kaushik crafts an entertaining first half that keeps you guessing. As Bilal shuttles between his two identities and then grapples with memory loss, his true intentions remain delightfully ambiguous. Is he telling the truth, or is he playing everyone?

Ayushmann is ably supported by a terrific Suhail Nayyar, whose repartee with the actor delivers several laugh-out-loud moments. Popular film songs from Karan Johar’s productions are cleverly deployed to convey emotions in the strangest situations. The late Mukul Dev is superb as militant leader Azhar Maksood, who is hilariously obsessed with Hinder, a dating app.

The narrative gathers momentum, raising hopes of inventive filmmaking, until the film needlessly switches gears and turns into a serious patriotic drama. The tonal shift feels jarring and entirely unnecessary, as the film abandons the very premise that sets it apart in favour of generic, crowd-pleasing antics. The humour gradually disappears, leaving behind a monotonous and tiring narrative. The film feels oddly structured, with its two halves differing drastically in sensibility and intent. It almost seems as though someone warned the makers against venturing too far off the beaten path if they wanted commercial success. Ironically, that apparent caution becomes the film’s biggest undoing.

Sara Ali Khan appears to have walked straight out of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, sporting saris and blouses for her Defence Ministry job, but has little else to contribute. Veteran actor Supriya Pilgaonkar is wasted in a forgettable part. Rahul Bose is hilarious as the CTS chief, as is his chemistry with the talented Smita Tambe. Ram Kapoor and Gulshan Grover are effective in their respective roles. The writing dares to be audacious but loses steam.

True to form, Ayushmann once again picks an interesting premise and delivers a committed performance. Udta Teer has plenty of promise, but its glaring change of identity ultimately derails it. What could have been an irreverent spy satire loses its nerve and retreats into familiar territory. A film that begins by taking a refreshing detour, eventually plays it safe.

Udta Teer Movie Songs:

Song Title: Bhootni Ka
Music Composer: Sachin-Jigar
Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Singer(s): Kaka, Twinkle Aggrwal, Amitabh Bhattacharya

Song Title: Chann
Music Composer: Sachin-Jigar
Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Singer(s): Arijit Singh