Sankranthi 2026 Movie Releases | Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi & English Films List

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The Sankranthi and Pongal festival season of 2026 brings a grand lineup of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and English movies to US theaters. From star-studded action entertainers to emotional family dramas and Hollywood thrillers, January 9 to January 20 promises nonstop entertainment for movie lovers across the USA.

1. The Raja Saab

Language: Telugu (also dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam)
Cast: Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab
Genre: Fantasy / Horror / Comedy
Short Story: A young heir embraces his royal legacy while navigating a world filled with quirky supernatural elements. Strange events test his courage as he claims his role as the unpredictable “Raja Saab.”
Release Date: January 9, 2026 (Worldwide including US theatres)

2. Jana Nayagan (Postponed)

Language: Tamil (also Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam)
Cast: Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani
Genre: Action / Thriller
Short Story: A political action thriller about a public hero rising amid corruption, blending intense action with socio-political themes.
Release Status: Originally January 9, 2026, now postponed in India and internationally.

3. The Chronology of Water (English)

Language: English
Cast: Jim Belushi, Thora Birch
Genre: Drama / Literary Adaptation
Short Story: A character-driven tale exploring interconnected lives and personal journeys shaped by time and memory.
Release Date: January 9, 2026

4. Parasakthi

Language: Tamil (with dubbed Telugu versions)
Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa
Genre: Action / Drama
Short Story: A compelling action entertainer where two unlikely heroes unite against injustice, blending humor with emotion.
Release Date: January 10, 2026

5. Lockdown

Language: Tamil
Cast: Anupama Parameswaran, Charle
Genre: Thriller / Drama
Short Story: A social thriller exploring how confinement and crisis reveals deep human conflicts and resilience.
Release Date: January 10, 2026

6. Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu

Language: Telugu
Cast: Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara
Genre: Family / Drama
Short Story: A seasoned patriarch grapples with contemporary challenges as he strives to hold his eccentric family together with humor and heart.
Release Date: January 12, 2026

7. Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi

Language: Telugu
Cast: Ravi Teja, Ashika Ranganath
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Short Story: A spirited storyteller navigates humorous yet heartfelt family situations in this lively entertainer.
Release Date: January 13, 2026

8. Anaganaga Oka Raju

Language: Telugu
Cast: Naveen Polishetty, Meenakshi Chaudhary
Genre: Romantic / Drama
Short Story: A charming romance unfolds as two contrasting souls find love in unexpected circumstances.
Release Date: January 14, 2026

9. Nari Nari Naduma Murari (2026)

Language: Telugu
Cast: Sharwanand, Samyuktha Menon, Sakshi Vaidya, Sunil, Naresh, Vennela Kishore, Satya, Sudarshan
Genre: Comedy / Family Drama
Short Story: A fun, family entertainer where Sharwanand’s character gets tangled in a comic chaos involving two women, delivering laughs and festive warmth.
Release Date: January 14, 2026 (Sankranthi season release with evening shows in many theatres)

📌 US Theatrical Notes

Many of these films — especially big Sankranthi/Pongal releases like The Raja Saab, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi — are expected to open in US cinemas around the same dates, with limited previews and weekend screenings typical for Indian films in diaspora markets. Exact theatre listings will vary by city (NYC, LA, Chicago, Houston).

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