Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow have announced Nayyi Navelli, a fantasy family entertainer starring Yami Gautam Dhar. Directed by Balaji Mohan and produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, the film will release in cinemas on October 16, 2026, as a major Dussehra offering.

Yami Gautam Leads A Festive Fantasy Entertainer

Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow have officially announced Nayyi Navelli, a fantasy family entertainer headlined by Yami Gautam Dhar. Designed as a festive theatrical release, the film blends family drama, comedy, fantasy and adventure in a story built around an unusual household mystery. Directed by Balaji Mohan, Nayyi Navelli is written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma, while G. V. Prakash Kumar is composing the music. The film is produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma and is scheduled to arrive in cinemas across India on October 16, 2026, during the Dussehra season.

A Perfect Bride With A Mysterious Secret

At the centre of the story is a seemingly perfect bride who enters a chaotic household in Meerut and quickly transforms the family’s life for the better. However, the situation takes an unexpected turn when her brother-in-law begins to suspect that his ideal sister-in-law may actually be a daayan, or witch. This unusual premise sets up a mix of humour, suspense, family chaos and fantasy, giving the film a distinctive tone. The makers promise several unexpected twists, comic moments and larger-than-life sequences aimed at creating an entertaining experience for audiences of all age groups.

Makers Position Nayyi Navelli As A Dussehra Film

Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of SVOD Originals at Prime Video India and Amazon MGM Studios, said the team felt immediately that Dussehra was the right release period once the film came together. He praised Yami Gautam Dhar and the ensemble cast, while also highlighting the project as Amazon MGM Studios’ first collaboration with Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma. According to the studio, the combination of fantasy, humour and family entertainment makes Nayyi Navelli well suited for audiences looking for a festive theatrical outing.

Aanand L Rai Praises Yami Gautam And The Film’s Unique World

Producer Aanand L Rai described Nayyi Navelli as a story that continues to surprise audiences as it unfolds. He said the creative team was attracted to the way the film brings together family emotions, fantasy, humour and adventure within one narrative. Rai also revealed that Yami Gautam Dhar was an instinctive choice for the lead role because she could bring both warmth and mischief to the character. With its colourful festive setting, unusual supernatural premise and family-friendly tone, Nayyi Navelli is being positioned as a major big-screen entertainer for Dussehra 2026.