Upcoming Telugu New Release Movies in Theaters in December 2025, Date and Cast

MADHAM (TELUGU) (A)

Release Date: 1-1-2026

Starring: Harsha Gangavarapu, Latha Vishwanath, Inaya Sulthana, Lakshmi Madhavi

Director: N/A

Synopsis: Madham is a gripping tale of injustice and resistance. When a marginalized family is falsely accused and brutalized by the system, they face relentless persecution. With no escape and justice favoring the powerful, they choose to fight back. A powerful story of survival, defiance, and the cost of oppression.

SAHAKUTUMBAANAAM (TELUGU) (UA 16+)

Release Date: 1-1-2026

Starring: Megha Akash, Raam Kiran T, Rajendra Prasad

Director: N/A

Synopsis: Kalyan, a model family man and software employee, bonds with Siri, an orphan hiding fake certificates. When she stays with him, Siri learns his family isn’t real, uncovering hidden ties and secrets behind his life.

NILAKANTA (THE ESSENCE OF KARMA) (TELUGU) (U/A)

Release Date: 2-1-2026

Starring: Mahendran, Yashna Muthuluri, Neha Pathan, Subhalekha Sudhakar

Director: N/A

Synopsis: Saraswathipuram is a village where education is highly valued. Nilakanta works as a tailor in the village. Wise and kind from childhood, he believes in karma, but unfortunately, karma seems to curse him. No matter how powerful the opponent, he fights bravely for his life. Who is that rival?

JANA NAYAGAN (TAMIL) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 9-1-2026

Starring: Thalapathy Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol

Director: H Vinot

Synopsis: Synopsis not available

THE RAJA SAAB (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 9-1-2026

Starring: Prabhas

Director: Maruthi Dasari

Synopsis: A young heir embraces both his royal heritage and rebellious spirit as he rises to power, establishing unprecedented rules during his reign as Raja Saab.

BHARTA MAHASAYULAKU WIGNYAPTI (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 12-1-2026

Starring: Ravi Teja, Ashika Ranganath, Dimple Hayathi

Director: Kishore Tirumala

Synopsis: After his wine is rejected, Ram Sathyanarayana travels to Spain. He meets Manasa and gets pulled into unexpected problems. The film shows how he solves the issues between two women in his life in this family entertainer.

MANA SHANKARA VARAPRASAD GARU (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 12-1-2026

Starring: Chiranjeevi

Director: Anil Ravipudi

Synopsis: Synopsis not available

NARI NARI NADUMA MURARI (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 14-1-2026

Starring: Sharwanand, Samyuktha, Sakshi Vaidya

Director: Ram Abbaraju

Synopsis: Synopsis not available

ANAGANAGA OKA RAJU (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 14-1-2026

Starring: Naveen Polishetty, Meenakshi Chowdhary

Director: Mari Selvaraj

Synopsis: Anaganaga Oka Raju is a Telugu film starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary in lead roles. Directed by Maari, the movie promises to be an engaging entertainer.

CHATHA PACHA: THE RING OF ROWDIES (MALAYALAM) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 22-1-2026

Starring: Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair, Ishan Shoukath, Carmen S Mathew

Director: Adhavaith Nayar

Synopsis: A Kochi-based wrestling film inspired by WWE, where a group of misfits, ex-convicts, and outcasts come together to form a wrestling club that quickly gains attention and rekindles old rivalries. As they push themselves to create larger-than-life personas and deliver electrifying matches, their personal battles and past grudges begin to resurface.

FUNKY (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 13-2-2026

Starring: Vishwak Sen, Kayadu Lohar

Director: Anudeep KV

Synopsis: Synopsis not available

DACOIT (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 19-3-2026

Starring: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap

Director: Shaneil Deo

Synopsis: Revolves around a broken-up couple who cross paths again in a violent dystopian world.

DHURANDHAR 2 (HINDI) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 19-3-2026

Starring: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun

Director: Aditya Dhar

Synopsis: Synopsis not available

THE PARADISE (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 26-3-2026

Starring: Nani

Director: Srikanth Odela

Synopsis: "The Paradise" is a Period Action-Drama film that is setup in a slum of Secunderabad.

PEDDI (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 27-3-2026

Starring: Ram Charan, Dr.Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapati Babu

Director: Buchi Babu Sana

Synopsis: In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, A spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rival.

GOODCHARI 2 (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 1-5-2026

Starring: Adivi Sesh, Emraan Hashmi

Director: Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi

Synopsis: G2 (Goodachari 2) is a Telugu movie starring Adivi Sesh in a prominent role. It is an action thriller directed by Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi.

RAJA SHIVAJI (MARATHI) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 1-5-2026

Starring: Jyoti Deshpande, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh

Director: Riteish Deshmukh

Synopsis: Raja Shivaji, a captivating bilingual film, features Riteish Deshmukh in a leading role and marks his directorial debut.

MORTAL KOMBAT 2 (ENGLISH) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 8-5-2026

Starring: Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano

Director: Simon McQuoid

Synopsis: The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (ENGLISH) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 5-6-2026

Starring: Morena Baccarin, Idris Elba, Alison Brie

Director: Travis Knight

Synopsis: Almost two decades after crashing down to Earth, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet of Eternia against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe.

DRAGON (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 25-6-2026

Starring: JR NTR

Director: Prashanth Neel

Synopsis: Synopsis not available

FAUJI (TELUGU) (T.B.A)

Release Date: 13-8-2026

Starring: Prabhas, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty

Director: Hanu Raghavapudi

Synopsis: Synopsis not available

Conclusion

This week's cinematic offerings span a rich tapestry of stories, from the harrowing struggles of injustice in MADHAM to the heartwarming complexities of family life in SAHAKUTUMBAANAAM. For those who appreciate a blend of action and philosophy, NILAKANTA presents a compelling narrative centered on karma and personal battles. Fans of star-studded casts should keep an eye on upcoming releases like JANA NAYAGAN and THE RAJA SAAB, while the wrestling drama CHATHA PACHA: THE RING OF ROWDIES promises an electrifying experience. As we look forward to the rest of the lineup, including exciting projects like MORTAL KOMBAT 2 and MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, there's something for everyone. Dive into these films and discover the diverse narratives that await!