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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Vivek Soni |
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| Story by | Vivek Soni |
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| Cinematography | Debojeet Ray |
| Edited by | Prashanth Ramachandran |
| Music by | Sachin–Jigar |
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Production
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Dharma Productions
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| Distributed by | Dharma Productions |
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Release date
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Running time
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145 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹25–30 crore[2] |
| Box office | ₹20.51 crore[3] |
Chand Mera Dil (transl. My Heart Is The Moon) is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Vivek Soni and co-written by Soni and Tushar Paranjape.[4] Produced by Dharma Productions, the film stars Ananya Panday and Lakshya as two college lovers whose relationship is challenged as they enter adulthood and face new responsibilities, leading them to reconsider their idea of love.
The film was released in theatres on 22 May 2026 to mixed reviews from critics.[5][6]
Cast
- Ananya Panday as Chandni
- Lakshya as Aarav
- Aastha Singh as Jyotsna
- Paresh Pahuja as Kevin
- Manish Chaudhari as Aarav's father
- Iravati Harshe Mayadev as Aarav's mother
- Charu Shankar as Chandni's mother
- Atul Kumar as Dr. Zeeshan
- Akhil Kaimal as Chinna
- Javed Khan as King
- Manik Papneja as Sameer
- Vidhushi Kaul as Aarav's sister
- Pratham Rathod as Aarav's unruly student
Production
The film was announced in November 2024 by Karan Johar, with Ananya Panday and Lakshya in the lead roles.[7] Principal photography took place in Jamshedpur.[8]
Soundtrack
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| Released | 18 May 2026 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 33:47 | |||
| Language | Hindi | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Producer | Sachin–Jigar | |||
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The soundtrack is composed by Sachin–Jigar, with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The title track, sung by Faheem Abdullah, was released on 14 April 2026.[9] The full album was released on 18 May 2026.[10]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Chand Mera Dil (Title Track)" | Faheem Abdullah | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Aitbaar" | Faheem Abdullah | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Khasiyat" | Raghav Chaitanya, Jonita Gandhi | 4:03 |
| 4. | "Phir Ajnabi" | Junaid Ahmed | 4:51 |
| 5. | "Ishq Nibhaavan De" | Tushar Joshi | 3:49 |
| 6. | "Chand Mera Dil (Female Version)" | Shreya Ghoshal | 4:15 |
| 7. | "Tumhi Ko" | Raghav Chaitanya, Suvarna Tiwari | 4:01 |
| 8. | "Ishq Nibhaavan De (Female Version)" | Neeti Mohan | 4:15 |
| Total length: | 33:47 | ||
Marketing
The film's teaser was released on 7 April 2026.[11]
Release
The film was originally scheduled for a 2025 release before being rescheduled to 10 April 2026.[8] It was ultimately released on 22 May 2026.[11]
Reception
Critical reception
Chand Mera Dil received mixed reviews from critics. Anuj Kumar of The Hindu called it "a grounded, mature counter-narrative" delivering "a sharp dissection of modern intimacy," praising both leads for their performances.[12] Taran Adarsh rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, citing "winsome performances, several terrific emotional moments, and soulful music" as its strengths, while noting the second half "could've been sharper."[13] Bollywood Hungama also gave 3.5 out of 5, calling it "a fine romantic saga" and singling out Lakshya's performance as "stupendous."[14] Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times rated the film 2.5 out of 5, describing it as "frustrating, flawed, yet rewarding," praising the second half while criticising the uneven pacing.[15][16]
References
- ^ Fenil Seta (2026-05-21). "EXCLUSIVE: Chand Mera Dil gets LONGER by 11 minutes just before release; CBFC clears extended cut with 8 new scenes". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ Zoom TV Digital (2026-05-22). "Chand Mera Dil Financial Goals: Discover the Earnings Needed for Chand Mera Dil to Achieve HIT Status". Zoom TV Entertainment. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ "Chand Mera Dil Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ "'Chand Mera Dil' teaser: Ananya Panday, Lakshya headline campus romance with a tragic turn". The Times of India. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ "'Chand Mera Dil' box office collection Day 1: Lakshya and Ananya Panday's film struggles to find footing; still outperforms 'Ek Din' opening day numbers". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ^ Chaturvedi, Shachi (25 March 2026). "Ananya Panday And Lakshya's Chand Mera Dil Set To Release On THIS Date". News18. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ "Chand Mera Dil: Ananya Panday, Lakshya Lalwani star in romantic saga". The Statesman (India). 7 November 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ^ a b "Ananya Panday and Lakshya's 'Chand Mera Dil' Locks April 2026 Theatrical Release". The Hollywood Reporter India. 3 November 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ^ "'Chand Mera Dil' title track out: Ananya Panday-Lakshya's love story gets a soul-stirring song". The Times of India. 14 April 2026. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ^ "Ananya Panday And Lakshya Starrer Chand Mera Dil Drops Its Full Album". Peeping Moon. 18 May 2026. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ^ Kumar, Anuj (22 May 2026). "'Chand Mera Dil' movie review: Ananya Panday and Lakshya light up an agonisingly poignant romance". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ Choudhury, Anjali (21 May 2026). "Chand Mera Dil First Review: Ananya Panday And Lakshya's Film Is Not A 'Typical Love Story'". NDTV. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ "Chand Mera Dil Movie Review: CHAND MERA DIL is a fine romantic saga that works due to its subject". Bollywood Hungama. 22 May 2026. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ Suri, Rishabh (22 May 2026). "Chand Mera Dil review: Lakshya-Ananya Panday's romance drama is frustrating, flawed, yet rewarding - just like love". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ "Bharatanatyam held hostage! Outrage over Ananya's Chand Mera Dil scene explained". India Today. 25 May 2026. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
External links
- Chand Mera Dil at IMDb
