Dubai: In a film industry where release dates can make or break a project, Varun Dhawan’s Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has found itself in a far more advantageous position after an unexpected reshuffle. The romantic comedy, which had earlier been advanced to May 22 to avoid a clash, will now arrive in cinemas on June 5, 2026, its originally planned date, following the postponement of Yash’s much-anticipated action film Toxic . What initially appeared to be a defensive move has now turned into a strategic win. When Toxic was locked for a June 4 release, the makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai chose to step aside, avoiding a direct box office face-off with a pan-India spectacle headlined by Yash, whose post- KGF popularity has made him one of the most bankable stars across markets. The decision to move to May 22 was clearly about survival in a crowded theatrical landscape.…