Arshad Warsi is returning to the big screen this summer, and he is bringing double the trouble. The dark comedy crime thriller Jeevan Bheema Yojana officially hits theaters worldwide on August 28, 2026. The film features the veteran actor pulling off his very first dual role in a career spanning 30 years since his 1996 debut. That sets the stage for a highly chaotic identity-swap caper.
Warsi plays Jeevan, a desperate and debt-ridden common man, alongside his highly dangerous doppelgänger, Bheema. Their lives violently crash into one another following a botched life insurance fraud scheme. The studio just dropped the official release date to lock in the late-summer theatrical window.
Sanjeeda Shaikh steps in as Jeevan’s highly resourceful wife, Yojana. Vijay Raaz plays Vinayak, a mysterious figure hiding way more than he lets on. Pooja Chopra, Bijendra Kala, and the late veteran actor Atul Parchure round out the supporting ensemble.
Director Abhishek Dogra is already hyping the lead performance. He noted that Warsi brought the contrasting characters to life with a precision that consistently surprised the crew during recent production updates.
The film is co-produced by Raman Raheja under StarBeam Ventures Ltd. But this is just the beginning for the banner. This release marks the studio’s first major launch in a broader slate of theatrical projects planned for the next six to 12 months.
The late August premiere guarantees a fierce box office fight. Jeevan Bheema Yojana will clash directly with Shraddha Kapoor’s highly anticipated biopic Eetha and the comedy sequel Khosla Ka Ghosla 2. Three major Hindi releases fighting for screens on the exact same weekend means theater owners have some tough choices ahead.