Mukkabaaz premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival and was also screened at the 2017 MAMI Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation.[34][35] The film was originally scheduled for release on 10 November 2017, but the date moved to 12 January 2018.[3][4] Mukkabaaz was released alongside Kaalakaandi and 1921 on about 1100 screens across India.[36][37] A special screening was held for the cast and crew before the theatrical release.[38] The film is also available in DVD format and in the online streaming platform, Zee5.[39][40]