Alia Bhatt is gearing up for another high-profile project amid her busy 2026 schedule. Following her roles in Yash Raj Films’ Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, the 32-year-old actress is reportedly set to collaborate with director Abhishek Pathak on Housewife.
This project is said to be a sophisticated relationship drama, exploring the dynamics of contemporary married life. Rajkummar Rao is in talks to play the male lead, which would mark his first on-screen pairing with Alia.
About Housewife
According to reports from Variety India (February 2026), Housewife will see Alia in the titular role, focusing on the challenges and evolving nuances of a modern marriage. The film will also have Alia co-producing through her company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, alongside Pathak’s Panorama Studios.
Filming is expected to commence after Pathak wraps up Drishyam 3, likely around August–September 2026.
Alia Bhatt’s 2026 Lineup
Alia’s upcoming year is shaping up to be action-packed and diverse:
- Alpha – YRF’s first female-led espionage thriller in their Spy Universe, co-starring Sharvari Wagh and Bobby Deol.
- Love & War – SLB’s period romance, reportedly inspired by the 1964 classic Sangam, pairing Alia with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.
- Jee Le Zaraa – Farhan Akhtar’s film featuring Alia alongside Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra, currently in production.
Her past projects, including Vasan Bala’s jailbreak thriller Jigra (2024), set the stage for her versatile choices in both action and dramatic cinema.
Drishyam 3: The Franchise Finale
Meanwhile, Abhishek Pathak is also preparing for the release of Drishyam 3, concluding the Hindi adaptation of the hit Malayalam crime thriller. The film will see Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Ishita Dutta reprise their roles, promising a gripping finale to the acclaimed franchise.
