Bandar teaser release date announced: Bobby Deol channels rockstar vibes in first look from Anurag Kashyap film

Bobby Deol is on a roll. After impressing audiences with his antagonist stint in Ranbir Kapoor’s 2023 blockbuster Animal and dominating the OTT space with his powerful performance in Aaryan Khan’s (Shah Rukh Khan’s son) The Ba***ds of Bollywood (2025), the actor is back making the headlines for his upcoming film Bandar, directed by Anurag Kashyap. As fans eagerly await the movie’s release date, the makers have piqued the interest further by sharing Bandar’s first-look poster featuring Bobby, alongside announcing the crime thriller’s teaser release date.

Bobby Deol, Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar

On May 6, the makers unveiled Bandar’s newly released poster on Instagram. The visual captures Bobby Deol exuding rockstar energy against a glitzy backdrop. He can be seen wearing a sequinned co-ord set, sparkling like disco lights. The actor sports a rugged look, holding a guitar and standing in front of a mic, flashing a subtle smile. As per the post, Bandar’s teaser will be out on April 7.

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Bobby Deol was initially hesitant to be a part of Bandar, as per a report by The Indian Express. As per a source close to the development, the actor was skeptical about playing the protagonist’s role of a former television star facing abuse allegations from his ex-girlfriend. But it was Bobby’s late father, legendary actor Dharmendra, who encouraged him to sign for the movie.

Dharmendra influenced Bobby Deol’s Bandar

Dharmendra recalled the times, back in the 1960s, when he agreed to portray non-mainstream roles as a rising superstar. His decision was also met with skepticism. The source claimed that Dharmendra had advised Bobby Deol not to be shy and ‘go take a chance’. The actor followed his father’s advice and decided to be a part of Bandar. As for Dharmendra, the experienced cinema icon’s unconventional movies include Rishikesh Mukherjee’s Anupama (1966) and Satyakam (1969), along with Basu Chatterjee’s 1978 romantic comedy Dillagi.

Coming to Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar, the film also stars Sanya Malhotra, Raj B. Shetty, Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Riddhi Sen, Jitendra Joshi, Indrajeet, and Nagesh Bhonsle in important roles. The movie, co-produced by Zee Studios and Nikhil Dwivedi’s Saffron Magicworks, was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, marking a first for Bobby. Bandar will hit the silver screens on June 5.