Big-ticket Telugu films to look forward to in 2026: From The Raja Saab to Nani's The Paradise
2026 is going to be a very exciting year as some big-ticket Telugu films are all set to release. From Chiranjeevi, Prabhas, Jr NTR, and Nani, everybody is having a release this year
Last Updated: 11.26 AM, Jan 04, 2026
2025 was a mixed year for Telugu cinema, as only a select few big-ticket films emerged as major hits. Movies like Akhanda 2 and Kingdom, which were made on massive budgets, ended up as box-office disasters. However, 2026 looks promising, with several big stars set to release their much-anticipated films. From Prabhas’ The Raja Saab to Nani’s The Paradise, here are 10 big-ticket films to look forward to in 2026. Check out the list.
Big-ticket Telugu films to look forward to in 2026:
The Raja Saab- January 9, 2026
First in line is The Raja Saab featuring Prabhas. Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is a horror fantasy drama made on a budget of Rs 350 crore. Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Niddhi Agerwal play the female leads in this film, which releases on January 9, 2026. After a very long time, Prabhas returns to the comedy genre with this film, which also has Sanjay Dutt and Boman Irani in key roles.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu - Jan 12, 2026
Next is Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, featuring megastar Chiranjeevi. The comedy caper is directed by Anil Ravipudi of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam fame and has Nayanthara as the female lead. Venkatesh plays a key role in this film, which releases on January 12, 2026. The film revolves around a powerful national security officer who has issues with his wife.
The Paradise - March 27, 2026
The Paradise is one of the biggest films in Nani's career and is all set to hit the screens on March 27, 2026. The action drama has Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal, and Sonali Kulkarni in key roles. Anirudh composes the music for this period drama, which is set in the bylanes of Secunderabad. Nani will be seen in the role of Jadal in this film.
Peddi - March 27, 2026
There is no denying the fact that Peddi is one of the biggest films of 2026. Featuring Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Divyendu Sharma, the action drama also hits the screens on March 27, 2026. Peddi will take on Nani's The Paradise at the box office. Things have gone to the next level as the award-winning Buchi Babu Sana has directed the film, which has music composed by A.R. Rahman.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh - April 2026
Ustaad Bhagat Singh stars Pawan Kalyan, and whenever he comes up with a release, fans go berserk. The film is even more special as the cop drama is being directed by Harish Shankar, who gave Pawan Kalyan the biggest hit of his career with Gabbar Singh. Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna play the female leads in this film, which releases in April 2026.
Dragon - December 2026
Dragon is yet another biggie that everyone is eagerly waiting for, as the film stars Jr NTR and Rukmini Vasanth in the lead roles and is directed by Prashanth Neel. The shooting of the film is halfway through, and the makers are expected to announce the release date soon. Jr NTR will be seen in a lean and mean look in this film.
Vishwambhara - April 2026
Vishwambhara is Chiranjeevi's long-delayed film, which will hit the screens in the summer of 2026. The film was wrapped up ahead of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, but as the VFX was trolled after the teaser release, the makers are redoing the entire graphics work. Vassistha directs the film, which has Trisha Krishnan as the female lead.
Rowdy Janardhana - October 2026
Rowdy Janardhana is Vijay Deverakonda's big-ticket film that will also hit the screens in 2026. For the first time in his career, Vijay will be seen playing a character from the Rayalaseema region. Ravi Kiran Kola directs the film, which is backed by Dil Raju. The makers plan to release Rowdy Janardhana by the end of 2026.
Salaar 2 - December 2026
Next in line is Salaar 2. After the completion of Part 1, Prashanth Neel took a break and started Dragon with Jr NTR. As a major portion of Salaar 2 has already been shot, Neel will resume filming in the second half of 2026 and plans to release the sequel by the end of the year. Shruti Haasan plays the female lead, and the film also features Prithviraj Sukumaran as the main antagonist.
Spirit - December 2026
Last but not least, Sandeep Reddy Vanga will release his ambitious project Spirit by the end of the year. The shooting is progressing at a brisk pace, and Sandeep is leaving no stone unturned to make the film a big hit. Tripti Dimri plays the female lead, while Vivek Oberoi and Prakash Raj appear in key roles.
Apart from the films mentioned above, several other big projects such as Dacoit, Goodachari 2, Mysaa, and many more are set to hit the screens in 2026. Compared to 2025, the year 2026 looks bright, with multiple star-hero films releasing one after another.
Telugu film releases in 2026 FAQs:
Q. Where to stream The Raja Saab?
A. You can stream the film on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium.
Q. Where to stream Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi on OTT?
A. Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi will be available for streaming on Zee5 and OTTplay Premium.
Q. Where to stream Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu?
A. You can stream the film on Zee5 and OTTplay Premium.
Q. Where to stream Nani's The Paradise?
A. You can stream the film on Netflix.