# Obsess (2026 film)
**Obsess** is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by Peter Wilson, written by Sam Bariah, and starring [Eisha Singh](https://www.edgepedia.org/eisha-singh) and Peter Wilson. It was produced by Jagraj Motion Pictures and released in Indian cinemas on 29 May 2026.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/) • [2](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/obsess/cast/) It is distinct from the unrelated 2026 Hollywood horror film *Obsession* directed by [Curry Barker](https://www.edgepedia.org/curry-barker), with which it shares a release window in India and a similar title.[3](https://www.ibomma.ca/movie/obsess/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Director / writer | Peter Wilson (director, editor, co-star); Sam Bariah (story, screenplay, dialogues)[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) |
| Cast | Eisha Singh as Sarah; Peter Wilson as Peter; Master Rajanya in a supporting role[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) • [1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/) |
| Certification | CBFC 'A' (adults only), Mumbai, certificate DIL/3/18/2026-MUM, dated 10 April 2026[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) |
| Certified length | 138.26 minutes (2h 18m)[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) |
| Release | 29 May 2026 (India), in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/) |
| Budget | ₹100,000,000 (estimated, per IMDb)[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/) |
| India box office | ₹2 million (₹0.20 crore) total (Bollywood Hungama)[5](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/obsess/box-office/) |
## Spoilers
### Plot
The film's certified synopsis describes an ordinary morning in which an arrogant woman begins her day with confidence and carelessness. Her routine is disrupted when she encounters a man battling high blood pressure and deep depression, and his intense suffering turns her world upside down, transforming her day.[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) IMDb's synopsis frames the story as a young woman's life spiraling into fear after a road rage encounter with a disturbed stranger whose anger and obsession become a nightmare of revenge, suspense, emotional trauma, and psychological chaos.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/) The trailer describes the film as a psychological thriller in which one unexpected encounter changes everything.[6](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/movie-promos/obsess-official-trailer-peter-wilson-eisha-singh-in-cinemas-29th-may/)
## Cast and crew
The two lead roles are played by Eisha Singh as Sarah and Peter Wilson as Peter.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/) Bollywood Hungama spells the character name Sara.[2](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/obsess/cast/) Singh's earlier filmography includes *Middle-Class Love* (2022).[7](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/eisha-singh/filmography/)
Sam Bariah wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues and also served as production designer and co-producer.[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) • [8](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/movie/obsess-19625/cast-crew) Peter Wilson directed and edited the film and is credited as a producer by Bollywood Hungama, alongside Jagdish Singh; the CBFC record lists Rajinder Gill and Jagdish Singh as producers.[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) • [2](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/obsess/cast/) Co-producers were Amandeep Singh, Gurdeep Kaur Bariah (listed by the CBFC), and Rekha Singh.[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D)
Cinematography is credited to Sarfaraz Ali Hasan Khan and Sanjay Singh.[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) Kevin Roy George composed the background score, with Saniv Xulfi also credited as a composer on IMDb; Bollywood Hungama lists the music director as Radiant Aura.[8](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/movie/obsess-19625/cast-crew) • [9](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/fullcredits/) • [2](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/obsess/cast/) Songs feature singers including [Shaan](https://www.edgepedia.org/shaan-singer), Nakkash Aziz, Vishwajeet Mukherjee, Pratibha Baghel, Nicolette Gore, and Farhad Bhiwandiwala, with lyrics by Ozil Dalal.[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) Moses Fernandes was the action director and Manoj N. Bhoyar the art director.[8](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/movie/obsess-19625/cast-crew)
## Certification and release
The [Central Board of Film Certification](https://www.edgepedia.org/central-board-of-film-certification) cleared the film in Mumbai with an adults-only 'A' certificate on 10 April 2026, at a certified length of 138.26 minutes.[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) The official trailer was released on 15 May 2026, announcing the 29 May theatrical date.[6](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/movie-promos/obsess-official-trailer-peter-wilson-eisha-singh-in-cinemas-29th-may/) IMDb lists the release date as 29 May 2026 in India, with versions in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/) Some listings differ: the Times of India gives 19 June 2026[10](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/obsess/amp_movieshow/131140463.cms) and FilmiBeat gives 24 July 2026 with a 148-minute duration.[11](https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/obsess/cast-crew.html)
## Box office and reception
Bollywood Hungama's box office tracker records an opening day of ₹300,000 (₹0.03 crore) and a total India net collection of ₹2 million (₹0.20 crore).[5](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/obsess/box-office/) On IMDb the film held a rating of 6.9/10 from 654 votes.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/) Bollywood Hungama lists the film's status as released and its genre as action and thriller.[2](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/obsess/cast/)
## Relation to Obsession (2026)
*Obsess* is frequently confused with *Obsession*, a 2026 American supernatural horror film written, directed, and edited by Curry Barker, starring Michael Johnston and [Inde Navarrette](https://www.edgepedia.org/inde-navarrette), which premiered at the 2025 [Toronto International Film Festival](https://www.edgepedia.org/toronto-international-film-festival), opened in US theaters on 15 May 2026, and released in India on 29 May 2026, the same day as *Obsess*.[12](https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-movies/obsession?cid=2601genttsexterndseo310065&source=Media_Actions_Feed) • [13](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/obsession-netflix-release-date/) The two films have different casts, directors, stories, and production companies: *Obsess* is an Indian Hindi-language production by Jagraj Motion Pictures, while *Obsession* is a Hollywood horror film.[3](https://www.ibomma.ca/movie/obsess/) Both received 'A' certificates from the CBFC's Mumbai office in 2026.[4](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D) • [14](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEyMDMyMDI2MDAwMTM%3D)
## References
1. [Obsess (2026) – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/)
2. [Obsess Cast List – Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/obsess/cast/)
3. [Obsess – IBOMMA](https://www.ibomma.ca/movie/obsess/)
4. [CBFC Search Film: OBSESS, certificate DIL/3/18/2026-MUM](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDMyMDI2MDA5OTA%3D)
5. [Obsess Box Office Collection – Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/obsess/box-office/)
6. [Obsess Official Trailer – Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/movie-promos/obsess-official-trailer-peter-wilson-eisha-singh-in-cinemas-29th-may/)
7. [Eisha Singh Filmography – Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/eisha-singh/filmography/)
8. [Obsess Complete Cast & Crew – BollywoodMDB](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/movie/obsess-19625/cast-crew)
9. [Obsess (2026) Full cast & crew – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42730027/fullcredits/)
10. [Obsess Movie – Times of India eTimes](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/obsess/amp_movieshow/131140463.cms)
11. [Obsess Cast & Crew – FilmiBeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/obsess/cast-crew.html)
12. [Watch Obsession (2026) – Peacock](https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-movies/obsession?cid=2601genttsexterndseo310065&source=Media_Actions_Feed)
13. ['Obsession' Confirms Netflix US Streaming Release Date – What's on Netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/obsession-netflix-release-date/)
14. [CBFC Search Film: OBSESSION, certificate DFL/3/29/2026-MUM](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEyMDMyMDI2MDAwMTM%3D)
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