The shooting and post-production of Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi’s romantic drama Mere Raho wrapped up in April. The makers then handed over the film’s marketing to Aamir Khan, who, trade sources informed, was responsible for changing the original release date of December 12 to the summer of 2026.

A source told mid-day, “December is a high-pressure corridor. Dhurandhar was big and Aamir had pre-empted it. Moreover, December had another big ticket rom-com lined up with Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday-starrer [Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri]. Thus, it made commercial sense to de-clutter the calendar and avoid overlap, especially at the distribution and exhibition level.”

According to insiders, Mere Raho is now being lined up for a July 2026 release, a window considered favourable for urban romantic dramas. “July offers better leg room for a film like Mere Raho. It needs time, repeat value, and controlled screen density. The summer corridor allows the film to breathe without the noise that comes with the festive and holiday rush,” explained the source.

An official announcement is expected in the coming months.