The official trailer for Om Ka Hari has been released, offering a warm, relatable look at generational conflict, family expectations and the quiet struggles of middle-class life. Starring Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav, with Soni Razdan in a key role, the film is directed by Harish Vyas and written by Swati and Harish Vyas. Produced by First Ray Films, it is scheduled for a theatrical release on 18 September 2026.
Om Ka Hari – Bollywood | Anshuman Jha | Raghubir Yadav | Soni Razdan
A Family Divided by Expectations
The central conflict is captured neatly in the film’s own line: in this family everyone stands on one side—except the father and son, who remain on opposite sides. The trailer shows a classic yet deeply personal clash. The father, played by the always-reliable Raghubir Yadav, carries traditional ideas about stability, hard work and what a successful life should look like. His son, portrayed by Anshuman Jha, wants to chart his own path, including the idea of opening a salon rather than chasing a conventional job.
Arguments over money, career choices, marriage and respect play out in everyday settings—kitchen conversations, tense family discussions and sharp one-liners that feel lived-in rather than scripted for effect. The humour arises naturally from the gap between the two men’s worldviews. When the father decides, based on his horoscope, that he has only a few days left to live and must go to Kashi to pass away, the story shifts into a journey that forces both characters to confront each other and themselves.
The trailer balances comedy with genuine emotion. Scenes in Banaras, late-night reflections, and moments of reluctant care between father and son suggest a film interested in reconciliation without forcing easy resolutions.
A Strong Ensemble Anchors the Story
The cast brings authenticity and range to the material:
| Actor | Role / Contribution |
|---|---|
| Anshuman Jha | The son navigating ambition and family pressure |
| Raghubir Yadav | The father whose beliefs and fears drive the conflict |
| Soni Razdan | Key family role |
| Ayesha Kapur | Supporting role |
| Samta Sudiksha | Supporting role |
| Shivani Tanksale | Supporting role |
| Jagat Rawat | Supporting role |
Raghubir Yadav’s ability to portray stubborn dignity mixed with vulnerability makes him ideal for the father’s part. Anshuman Jha holds his own as the younger generation pushing back while still seeking approval. The supporting cast fills out the family world with the kind of familiar faces and textures that make middle-class stories feel specific and true.
Drama-Comedy with Everyday Truths
Harish Vyas, directing from a screenplay co-written with Swati Vyas, focuses on relationships rather than big plot twists. The trailer emphasises character moments: the cost of living, the weight of parental expectations, the quiet ways elders sometimes undermine their children even while claiming to support them, and the realisation that older generations make mistakes too. Music contributions from Rajieve Sarang, Paresh Pahuja and Achal Yadav, along with background score by Joel Castro, support the emotional shifts without overwhelming them.
Cinematography by Rakesh Rawat and editing by Aasif Pathan appear geared toward a naturalistic style that keeps the focus on faces and conversations. The decision to release the film only in cinemas signals confidence in its ability to connect with audiences in a shared theatrical experience.
Why This Kind of Story Matters
In a marketplace often dominated by high-concept spectacles or pure formula comedies, Om Ka Hari positions itself as a smaller, more intimate drama-comedy rooted in recognisable family dynamics. Comments on the trailer already describe it as the kind of film that feels needed—heartwarming, relatable to middle-class realities, and focused on two generations trying (and often failing) to understand each other.
The father-son journey to Kashi adds both spiritual and emotional stakes. What begins as a stubborn decision about dying on one’s own terms becomes an opportunity for long-overdue conversations. The trailer suggests the film will explore these themes with humour and honesty rather than heavy-handed messaging.
September 18 in Cinemas
Om Ka Hari opens in theatres on 18 September 2026. First Ray Films presents a story that trusts its actors and its everyday setting. Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav lead a cast capable of delivering both laughs and quieter emotional punches. Viewers who appreciate films about family friction, generational gaps and the messy process of coming to terms with one another will find the trailer promising.
The film does not claim to reinvent the father-son drama. Instead it aims to tell a familiar story with specific characters, sharp dialogue and genuine feeling. In the trailer, the distance between baap and beta is clear. By the end of the journey, that distance may still exist—but it will likely be better understood.
For audiences looking for a drama-comedy that feels close to home, Om Ka Hari offers a compelling invitation. On 18 September, theatres will welcome a story about a father who thinks his time is running out and a son who still has everything to prove—and the complicated love that binds them despite their differences.
