Sankranthi 2026 Films: Big Stars, Big Expectations

Sankranthi is one of the most important festival seasons for Telugu cinema. Every year, big stars plan their releases during this time because family audiences visit theatres in large numbers. Sankranthi 2025 also created huge excitement, but the final lineup saw several changes due to different reasons.

Thalapathy Vijay – Jana Nayagan

Thalapathy Vijay’s much-awaited film Jana Nayagan was originally planned for a Sankranthi 2025 release. However, due to censor-related issues, the makers decided to postpone the release. The delay meant that Vijay’s film had to say farewell to the Sankranthi race. Fans were disappointed, as this movie was expected to be a festival treat and also seen as Vijay’s last film.

Prabhas – Raja Saab

Prabhas’ Raja Saab stood out as a unique film in the Sankranthi season. This movie is a big experiment for Prabhas as it marks his first full-length comedy entertainer. Directed by Maruthi, the film created curiosity among fans and family audiences. Prabhas trying comedy after many action heavy roles became a major talking point. Many believe that Raja Saab could attract a wide audience if the humor works well.

Naveen Polishetty – Anaganaga Oka Raju

Naveen Polishetty is expected to continue his strong run with Anaganaga Oka Raju. The actor is known for choosing fresh and entertaining stories, and so far, he has not delivered a single flop as a solo lead. His consistent success built good buzz around the film especially among young audiences and families who enjoy entertainers.

Chiranjeevi – Mana Sankara Vara Prasad Garu

Megastar Chiranjeevi is returning to the Sankranthi season with Mana Shakthi Vara Prasad Garu. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, who is well known for making family-friendly festival films, this movie was expected to attract family audiences. Chiranjeevi’s presence combined with Anil Ravipudi’s style made the film one of the major attractions of the season.

Ravi Teja – Bharatha Mahasayulaku wignapthi

Ravi Teja was expected to make a strong comeback with Bharatha Mahasayulaku Vignapthi. After facing several flops in recent times, fans hoped this film would bring him back to success. Sankranthi is considered a lucky season for family entertainers, and expectations were high for Ravi Teja’s return to form.