New Year 2026 Special Movie Posters: Big Upcoming Films, Cast & Release Details

New Year 2026 Movie Posters

Ustaad Bhagat Singh (Pawan Kalyan)

·         Hero: Pawan Kalyan
·         Genre: Mass Commercial Action
·         Backdrop: Set in the Old City of Hyderabad, focusing on a tough cop standing up for the local people.
·         Director: Harish Shankar
·         Details: Based on the Tamil film Theri but heavily adapted for Telugu sensibilities. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, it stars Sreeleela and Ashutosh Rana.

The Raja Saab (Prabhas)

·         Hero: Prabhas

·         Genre: Horror-Comedy / Deluxe Entertainer

·         Backdrop: A massive, eerie estate involving a hidden treasure and a quirky protagonist.

·         Director: Maruthi

·         Release Date: April 10, 2026

·         Details: This film presents Prabhas in a fun, vintage look. Starring Malavika Mohanan and Nidhhi Agerwal, it features music by Thaman S and is produced by People Media Factory.

Spirit (Prabhas)

·         Hero: Prabhas

·         Genre: Gritty Action / Crime Drama

·         Backdrop: An intense investigation into the international drug and human trafficking underworld.

·         Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga

·         Details: Prabhas plays a ruthless police officer. The film is a Pan-Asian project involving high-intensity action choreography and is currently in active production.

Jana Nayagan (Thalapathy Vijay)

·         Hero: Thalapathy Vijay

·         Genre: Political Action Thriller

·         Backdrop: A high-stakes battle for democracy, marking Vijay's final cinematic appearance before his full-time political entry.

·         Director: H. Vinoth

·         Release Date: January 9, 2026 (Releasing this Friday)

·         Details: This is Vijay’s 69th film (Thalapathy 69). It features a massive ensemble cast including Bobby Deol (antagonist), Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, and it is produced by KVN Productions.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (Chiranjeevi)

·         Hero: Megastar Chiranjeevi

·         Genre: Action Comedy / Family Entertainer

·         Backdrop: A stylish commercial drama featuring the "Boss" in a sophisticated yet mischievous avatar.

·         Director: Anil Ravipudi

·         Release Date: January 12, 2026 (Sankranthi Release)

·         Details: Titled after Chiranjeevi's birth name, the film stars Nayanthara as the lead actress and Daggubati Venkatesh in a crucial "mischievous backbencher" role. Produced by Sahu Garapati (Shine Screens) with music by Bheems Ceciroleo.

The Paradise (Nani)

·         Hero: Natural Star Nani

·         Genre: Period Action Drama / Thriller

·         Backdrop: Set in the 1980s in a slum of Secunderabad, focusing on a marginalized community's fight for justice and rights.

·         Director: Srikanth Odela

·         Release Date: March 26, 2026

·         Details: This marks the second collaboration between Nani and Srikanth Odela after the blockbuster Dasara. Nani plays a raw and intense character named Jadal. The film features music by Anirudh Ravichander and stars Mohan Babu as the antagonist 'Shikanja Maalik' and Raghav Juyal in a prominent role.

Dharmasthala Niyojakavargam (Suman & Saikumar)

·         Heros: Suman and Saikumar (Lead Senior Roles), Varun Sandesh and Vithika Sheru (Key Roles)

·         Genre: Political Drama

·         Backdrop: A raw political rivalry set within a specific rural constituency, focusing on local leadership.

·         Director: Jai Gnana Prabha Thota

·         Details: Produced by Merum Bhaskar, the first look was released for New Year 2026. The film features lyrics by Chandrabose and is targeted for a February 2026 release.

Ram Bhajarang (Raj Tarun & Sandeep Madhav)

·         Heros: Raj Tarun and Sandeep Madhav (Vangaveeti fame)

·         Genre: Period Action Drama

·         Backdrop: Set in the 1980s with a rugged, mass-oriented theme.

·         Director: C.H. Sudhir Raju

·         Details: Raj Tarun appears in a completely new mass look with long hair and a beard. The film stars Simrat Kaur (Gadar 2) and Satna Titus as the female leads, with music composed by Mani Sharma. It is a Pan-India project releasing in five languages.

Swayambhu (Nikhil Siddhartha)

·         Hero: Nikhil Siddhartha

·         Genre: Period War Epic

·         Backdrop: An ancient warrior story focusing on a legendary archer.

·         Director: Bharat Krishnamachari

·         Details: Nikhil's landmark 20th film. It features Samyuktha as the female lead. The movie is high on VFX and historical action, with music by Ravi Basrur.

45 (Shiva Rajkumar)

·         Hero: Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty

·         Genre: Multi-starrer Action Thriller

·         Director: Arjun Janya

·         Details: A massive Kannada-origin Pan-India project marking the directorial debut of music director Arjun Janya. It brings together three of the biggest stars in Sandalwood for an intense philosophical action drama.

Train (Vijay Sethupathi)

·         Hero: Vijay Sethupathi

·         Genre: Mystery Thriller / Dark Drama

·         Backdrop: Set almost entirely on a high-speed train, the story unfolds in near real-time, focusing on a group of passengers caught in a mysterious situation.

·         Director: Mysskin

·         Release Date: November 2026 (expected after several delays)

·         Details: Produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. The film features a heavy-bearded Vijay Sethupathi and stars an ensemble cast including Nasser, Shruti Haasan, and Revathi. Interestingly, the director Mysskin himself is also composing the music for this film.

Haindava (Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas)

·         Hero: Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas

·         Genre: Occult Suspense Thriller / Spiritual Action

·         Backdrop: The story revolves around a centuries-old Dasavatara Temple and a protagonist who has a mysterious "Adishesha" connection (represented by a tattoo on his hand).

·         Director: Ludheer Byreddy (Debut)

·         Release Date: January 26, 2026 (Republic Day weekend)

·         Details: This is a Pan-India project (#BSS12). It stars Samyuktha Menon as the female lead. The film features high-end VFX involving spiritual symbolism (lions and wild boars) and music by Leon James. Produced by Moonshine Pictures.

Euphoria (Sara Arjun)

Genre: Social Thriller

Backdrop: A gritty exploration of drug abuse and youth culture in modern cities.

Director: Gunasekhar

Details: Directed by the visionary Gunasekhar, this film features Bhumika Chawla in a vital role alongside Sara Arjun. It is scheduled to hit theaters on February 6, 2026.

Sampradayini Suddapoosani (Sivaji)

Genre: Family Satire / Comedy

Backdrop: A humorous take on traditional vs. modern values within a suburban household.

Director: Sudheer Sriram

Details: This film marks a significant project for actor Sivaji and also stars Laya and Ali. It focuses on relatable family conflicts with a comedic twist.

Champion (Roshann Meka)

Genre: Period Sports Drama

Backdrop: A football-centric emotional journey set in the 1980s-90s.

Director: Pradeep Advaitham

Details: Following its theatrical run that began in late December 2025, the film is currently trending in early 2026 for its performances. It stars Roshann and Anaswara Rajan with music by Mickey J. Meyer.

The Black Gold (Samyuktha)

Genre: Action Thriller

Backdrop: A raw and intense story set against a mining or railway backdrop.

Director: Yogesh (of Chintakayala Ravi fame)

Details: Featuring Samyuktha (formerly Samyuktha Menon) in a powerful "mass" avatar, this film is high on action and emotion. It is one of the most anticipated female-led films of 2026.

Maa Inti Bangaram (Samantha Ruth Prabhu)

·         Heroine/Lead: Samantha Ruth Prabhu

·         Genre: Action Drama

·         Backdrop: An intense family-rooted story with heavy action sequences.

·         Director: Nandini Reddy
Details: This marks the reunion of the Oh! Baby duo. Produced under Samantha's banner 'Tralala Moving Pictures', it also stars Gulshan Devaiah and features music by Santhosh Narayanan. Release is expected March 14, 2026.