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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s Thriller Premieres with a Cinema‑First Trailer; to hit screens on Oct. 23

Real‑life couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are set to headline the thriller Tu Hai Meri Kiran, which will open in Indian cinemas on 23 October. The film, produced by Vishal Rana, Sarvesh Goyal, Ashwani Kumar, Manoj Darak and Nrupal Patel, is an Echelon Productions venture made in association with Pam Studios and And Productions, and directed by Karan Rawal.

On 1 October the first look poster was released, drawing attention to the on‑screen pairing of the actors in a dark, twisted narrative. The tagline, “She found a connection; he found an obsession,” hints at the psychological intensity that the movie promises.

In an unconventional marketing move, the trailer for Tu Hai Meri Kiran will debut in cinemas before being released online. According to a source cited by Bollywood Hungama, the trailer will play at the start of screenings on 2 October, the same day several other new releases—including Drishyam The Conclusion, Digger and Verity—are hitting theatres. The makers hope the theatrical first release will spark conversation and curiosity on social media, with the digital version scheduled for a later drop.

The trailer, which runs for 2 minutes and 17 seconds, received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification on 16 September. The film’s release is timed to coincide with the weekend box‑office rush, as audiences are expected to flock to theatres for the new lineup.

With the combination of a real‑life romance, a gripping storyline, and a bold promotional strategy, Tu Hai Meri Kiran is positioned to make a strong impact at the box office on its 23 October debut.