Nandamuri Balakrishna’s gangster drama Dada is still scheduled to open in cinemas on December 24, 2026, following speculation about a delay. Balakrishna has returned to filming after recovering from an injury, and the first single from Thaman’s soundtrack is expected soon.
Dada Release Date Stays On Track
Nandamuri Balakrishna is set to continue his December release tradition with Dada, an action drama directed by Gopichand Malineni. The film is scheduled to open in theatres on December 24, 2026, placing it on Christmas Eve. Talk of a postponement surfaced after Balakrishna suffered an injury during the production period. The makers are said to be sticking with the December 24 release plan.
The date puts Dada in the holiday week and keeps the film in the December slot that has become familiar to Balakrishna’s fans. The project brings him together with Kajal Aggarwal, who plays the female lead in the gangster drama.
Dada Release Date And Shooting Update
Balakrishna has recovered from his recent injury and returned to the sets. Filming is progressing at a brisk pace under Malineni, and the actor’s return is the main development behind the latest production update. His injury had prompted speculation about whether the schedule would affect the film’s arrival in cinemas.
Vriddhi Cinemas is producing the film, with Malineni overseeing the action drama and Kajal joining Balakrishna in the lead cast. The production team is moving ahead with filming as the December theatrical date approaches.
Dada Release Date And First Single
Thaman is composing the music for Dada, and the first single is expected to arrive soon. Its release date is yet to be announced. The track will give audiences their first listen to the soundtrack as the film’s promotional campaign gathers pace ahead of the holiday release.
The music launch is the next expected update while work continues on the film. For viewers following Balakrishna’s return to the sets and the talk of a possible delay, December 24 remains the scheduled date for Dada’s theatrical debut.
