Anurag Kashyap's highly anticipated crime-comedy, Nishaanchi, is set to release in theaters on September 19, 2025, and advance bookings are now open. The film marks the debut of Aaishvary Thackeray, grandson of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, in a dual role, alongside Vedika Pinto in the lead. Monika Panwar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Kumud Mishra also star in pivotal roles.

Nishaanchi is produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under Jar Pictures, in association with Flip Films. The film is written by Prasoon Mishra, Ranjan Chandel, and Anurag Kashyap. Amazon MGM Studios is distributing the film.

The film's plot revolves around two twin brothers who choose very different paths, exploring how their choices shape their destinies. Aaishvary Thackeray plays the dual roles of Dabloo and Bubloo Nishaanchi, with Monika Panwar portraying their mother. Vedika Pinto plays Rangeeli Rinku.

Kashyap has described Nishaanchi as his most ambitious project to date, born from a personal and instinctive space. He began writing it in 2016, seeking a return to his raw filmmaking style, working with new talent. Kashyap wanted to create a story that could be mounted on a bigger scale, exploring themes of raw human emotions, love, lust, power, crime, punishment, betrayal, and redemption.

The director has said that casting newcomers Aaishvary Thackeray and Vedika Pinto was a deliberate choice. He met Aaishvary in 2020 and Vedika in 2022, and felt they brought a rawness and dedication to their roles.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared Nishaanchi with a U/A 16+ certificate, requesting modifications to curse words in 12 instances. No visual cuts were made. The film's runtime is 176.48 minutes. The makers also added a 2-minute-14-second song, a 58-second post-credit scene, and a six-second slate reading 'End of Part 1,' confirming a sequel.

Amazon Prime Video is the official streaming partner for Nishaanchi, though the OTT release date is yet to be announced.