Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Udta Teer will now release in theatres on October 23. The spy comedy was earlier set for October 16.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported the new date on social media, saying advance bookings will open soon. The shift moves the film away from a crowded Dussehra window.Udta Teer is directed by Bhaskar.

It stars Khurrana as Bilal Ahmed, a Pakistani spy who loses his memory in India and starts believing he is an Indian counter-terrorism officer.The plot pairs him with Mandanna’s character as they race to stop a global terror attack. The makers promise a mix of action and humour built around the identity mix-up.The film’s first song Choozay, marking Emiway Bantai’s Bollywood debut, released this week. It is composed by Sachin-Jigar and features Ayushmann, Emiway and Jigar Saraiya.

The earlier date had placed it against other releases. The new date gives the spy comedy a clearer opening weekend.