# Indian film KJQ release

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-film-kjq-release
> Updated: 2026-08-02T17:32:20.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The period crime drama KJQ was first announced in mid‑July 2026, with SLV Cinemas confirming a worldwide theatrical opening on 7 August. The announcement highlighted the film’s 1990s setting, its lead cast—Dheekshith Shetty, Shashi Odela and Yukti Thareja—and noted that it was written and directed by the late KK.

A week later, coverage shifted to the imminent release, reiterating the 7 August date and emphasizing that the film would serve as a tribute to director Kiran Kumar, who died during production. Producers, friends and cast members paid homage to Kumar’s vision at a pre‑release event, urging audiences to view the movie as a fulfillment of his dream project.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: KJQ film releases on Aug 7, honoring late director Kiran Kumar

The Indian film KJQ, directed by the late Kiran Kumar, opens on Aug 7, with cast and producers honoring his vision.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kjq-film-releases-on-aug-7-honoring-late-director-kiran-kumar

### 2026-07-18: Indian Crime Drama 'KJQ' Scheduled for Worldwide Release on Aug 7

The period crime drama “KJQ,” directed by the late KK and starring Dheekshith Shetty, Shashi Odela and Yukti Thareja, will debut worldwide on August 7, announced by SLV Cinemas.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-crime-drama-kjq-scheduled-for-worldwide-release-on-aug-7

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