With box-office expectations rising, 2026 has become an important year for several heroes. Following recent setbacks, all eyes are now on their next releases as they look to deliver a much-needed hit.
Let’s have a look now at who needs a solid hit:
1. Chiranjeevi
After Bhola Shankar, Chiranjeevi is banking on Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu for a strong comeback in Sankranti 2026. Its result will also impact his next film Vishwambhara.
2. Ram Charan
After Game Changer, Ram Charan is banking on Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, for a comeback. The film releases on March 27, 2026. Hopes on this film are sky high.
3. Ravi Teja
After flops like Mr Bachchan and Mass Jathara, Ravi Teja is hoping to bounce back with the family entertainer “Bhartha Mahasayulaku Vignapthi”, releasing in Sankranti 2026 race.
4. Vijay Devarakonda
After Kingdom failed, Vijay Devarakonda is placing high hopes on the pan-India gangster drama Rowdy Janardhan, set for a 2026 release.
5. Nithiin
Nithiin suffered setbacks in 2025 with Robinhood and Thammudu. As a result, 2026 has become a very important year for him to regain his lost momentum.
6. Varun Tej
After the poor result of Matka, Varun Tej is making a comeback in 2026 with #VT15 (working title Korean Kanakaraju), and a hit is very important for him.
7. Kalyan Ram
Nandamuri Kalyan Ram hasn’t had a hit in a while. He is working on an action film and Bimbisara 2, which may start shooting this year. 2026 could be a big comeback for him.
8. Akhil Akkineni
After Agent, Akhil took a long break from films and is now returning with the mass entertainer Lenin, set to release in 2026.
9. Sharwanand
2026 is crucial for Sharwanand. He is looking for a hit with the romantic comedy Nari Nari Naduma Murari and also has the racing drama Biker coming soon.
10. Gopichand
Gopichand needs a solid hit and is set to release a period film with Sankalp Reddy in 2026, along with an adventure project with UV Creations.
