Yami Gautam is 'bhabhi daayan' in Nayyi Navelli, poster promises fantasy and chaos

Actor Yami Gautam Dhar is set to take on a rather unusual role in her upcoming film Nayyi Navelli. The newly announced fantasy family entertainer introduces her as a picture-perfect ‘bhabhi’ whose arrival turns a chaotic Meerut household into paradise — but there may be more to her than meets the eye. The film’s poster hints at plenty of fantasy, family drama and chaos, with Yami’s character suspected of being a ‘daayan’ (witch).Directed by Balaji Mohan, the film is set to release in cinemas across India on October 16, 2026, during the Dussehra weekend.Produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, Nayyi Navelli promises a mix of fantasy, comedy and family drama. The film is written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma, with music composed by G V Prakash Kumar.What is Nayyi Navelli about?Set in Meerut, the film follows a picture-perfect bride who brings a sense of happiness and harmony to a chaotic family. However, things take an unexpected turn when her brother-in-law begins to suspect that his seemingly ideal sister-in-law could actually be a daayan (witch). The makers have described the film as a fantasy entertainer that combines family chaos with humour, adventure and unexpected twists.Speaking about the film, Nikhil Madhok, director and head of Prime Video India and Amazon MGM Studios, said that the team felt the film was ideally suited for a Dussehra release. He said, “As we saw Nayyi Navelli finally come together, there was an instant, collective realization that this is THE Dussehra film. No other date would do it justice.”Aanand L Rai on collaborating with Yami Gautam Producer Aanand L Rai said the story immediately stood out to him and Himanshu Sharma because of its unusual mix of fantasy, humour and adventure. He said, “Nayyi Navelli is the kind of story that surprises you at every turn.”Rai added that Yami Gautam was an instinctive choice for the role and said she brought the “warmth and mischief” required for the character.The film marks the first collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow on the project. The makers are now gearing up to bring the fantasy entertainer to theatres on October 16.With its mix of comedy, family drama and fantasy, Nayyi Navelli is positioned as a festive big-screen release for audiences this Dussehra.- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Aug 19, 2026 15:50 IST