Tollywood’s Major Theatrical Releases In 2026

2026 promises an exciting year for Tollywood with several major releases planned across festive and peak seasons, featuring big stars, high-profile clashes, and a varied lineup, even as a few top actors stay away from theatres this year.

1. The Raja Saab

The year is expected to begin on a festive note with The Raja Saab, which is scheduled for a grand Sankranthi release on January 9, 2026. The film is expected to open the year with strong box office expectations.

2. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Close on the heels of The Raja Saab, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is expected to arrive in theatres on January 12, 2026, making it another major festival release during the Sankranthi season.

3. Swayambhu

Scheduled for release in February 2026, Swayambhu stars Nikhil Siddhartha as a warrior. The film is directed by Bharat Krishnamachari and features Samyuktha Menon and Nabha Natesh in the lead female roles.

4. Decoit

Decoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur and directed by Shaneil Deo, is expected to hit theatres around mid-March 2026. The film is seen as one of the key releases of the month.

5. Peddi

Ram Charan’s Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, is scheduled for release on March 26, 2026. The film is expected to be one of the biggest box office attractions of the year.

6. The Paradise

Releasing on the same date as Peddi, The Paradise stars Nani and is directed by Srikanth Odela. This clash on March 26 is expected to be one of the most talked-about box office battles of 2026 and there is also a talk that it may postpone.

7. Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Starring Pawan Kalyan and directed by Harish Shankar, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is also expected to arrive during the March 2026 season, adding more weight to an already crowded release window.

8. Dhurandhar 2 (Telugu Version)

Though not a direct Tollywood production, Dhurandhar 2 is set for a Telugu release in March 2026 and is expected to create a strong impact at the Telugu box office.

9. Vishwambhara

Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara is expected to release around June 2026 during the summer season, although the final release date has not yet been confirmed.

10. NBK–Gopichand Malineni Film

The much-anticipated film starring Balakrishna and directed by Gopichand Malineni is also expected sometime in 2026, with its release month still under wraps.

11. Fauji

Prabhas Fauji, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, remains a project to watch closely. Its release in 2026 will depend on the progress of production.

Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, and Jr NTR are not expected to have theatrical releases in 2026.