Prime Video has announced the worldwide streaming premiere of Don’t Be Shy for September 25, 2026. The upcoming Prime Original Movie is a coming-of-age romantic comedy written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji and produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Featuring a young lead cast of Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal, the film explores friendship, relationships, first love, heartbreak, ambitions and the complicated journey of growing up.
Don’t Be Shy will stream exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi with English subtitles, reaching audiences across India and more than 240 countries and territories.
Don’t Be Shy OTT Release Date and Streaming Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Don’t Be Shy |
| OTT Release Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Streaming Platform | Prime Video |
| Language | Hindi |
| Subtitles | English |
| Genre | Coming-of-Age Romantic Comedy |
| Written & Directed By | Sreeti Mukerji |
| Producers | Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt |
| Production | Eternal Sunshine Productions |
| Co-Producers | Grishma Shah, Vikesh Bhutani |
| Streaming Availability | India and 240+ countries and territories |
Don’t Be Shy Cast
The film introduces Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal in prominent roles. They are joined by an experienced supporting cast comprising Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia and Anju Alva Naik.
Prime Video has highlighted the freshness and authenticity brought to the film by its four young actors, with their characters forming the heart of the story.
A Coming-of-Age Story About Friendship and First Love
Don’t Be Shy follows a group of young adults as they experience the highs and lows that accompany growing up. Friendship, relationships, heartbreak, personal dreams and self-discovery form the central themes of the film.
The story revolves around Shy and her world, presenting the emotional and often chaotic experiences that shape young people as they begin figuring out who they are and what they want from life.
Prime Video on Don’t Be Shy
Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video (SVOD) and Amazon MGM Studios India, described Don’t Be Shy as one of the platform’s most cherished films.
He highlighted the four newcomers — Aarushi, Ansh, Bianca and Piyush — and their freshness and authenticity, while describing the film as a heartfelt celebration of friendship, love and the journey of growing up.
The film also brings together Sreeti Mukerji’s direction with the creative vision of producers Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt.
Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt on the Film
Eternal Sunshine Productions co-founders Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt said Don’t Be Shy has been special to them from the beginning.
According to the producers, the film captures the experiences associated with being young — friendships that influence one’s life, first loves, heartbreak and the gradual process of discovering one’s identity.
They also highlighted the chemistry, vulnerability and energy of the young cast as important elements of the film.
When and Where to Watch Don’t Be Shy Online?
Don’t Be Shy will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on September 25, 2026. The Hindi-language Prime Original Movie will be available with English subtitles in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The film adds another youth-focused original to Prime Video’s Indian movie lineup, with Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt backing the project through Eternal Sunshine Productions.
