6 Nayanthara movies scheduled to release in 2026: Toxic, Mookuthi Amman 2, Patriot and more

Nayanthara recently had a box office success with Chiranjeevi starrer Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film featured the actress in the co-lead role, featuring several charming moments with the megastar.

As we look ahead, the actress is set to appear in multiple projects in 2026. Here’s a look at them.

6 Nayanthara films to release in 2026

1. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

Mould: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth
Director: Geetu Mohandas
Style: period gangster action
Language: Kannada-English
Release date: 19 March 2026

As Yash is returning to the big screen after the success of the KGF franchise, Nayanthara is expected to play a pivotal role in the gangster action Toxic. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the actress plays Ganga, her character poster creates a sense of intensity.

2. Patriot

Mould: Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Kunchacko Boban, Rajeev Menon, Revathi, Darshan Rajendran.
Director: Mahesh Narayanan
Style: spy action drama
Language: Malayalam
Release date: 23 April 2026

Mammootty and Mohanlal reunite on the big screen with Patriot, with Nayanthara set to play a pivotal role in the film. Directed by Take Off fame Mahesh Narayanan, the film is reportedly based on a secret mission, hinting towards an intense espionage drama.

3. Dear students

Mould: Nayanthara, Nivin Pauly, Radin Kingsley, Mallika Sukumaran, Jagadish, Lal, Sharaf U Dheen, Aju Varghese
Director: George Philip Roy, Sandeep Kumar
Style: action comedy
Language: malayalam tamil
Release date: Summer 2026 (tentative)

Although the official release date is yet to be confirmed, Nayanthara is expected to return to theaters with the action-comedy Dear Students. The bilingual film features her as a police officer investigating a case based on the school background.

Nivin Pauly is also co-producing the project, with the actor appearing in an extended cameo, reuniting with Nayanthara after the success of the love action drama.

4. Mookuthi Amman 2

Mould: Nayanthara, Urvashi, Sneha, Duniya Vijay, Regena Cassandra, Yogi Babu, Abhinay, Ramachandra Raju, Ajay Ghosh
Director: beautiful
Style: fantasy comedy
Language: tamil
Release date: Summer 2026 (tentative)

After the success of Mookuthi Amman directed by RJ Balaji, Nayanthara is set to reprise her role as the lead character in Mookuthi Amman 2. This installment, directed by Sundar C, explores a new story and set of characters, with no direct connection to the first film.

5. Hello

Mould: Nayanthara, Kavin, K. Bhagyaraj, Purnima Bhagyaraj
Director: Vishnu Advan
Style: romantic comedy
Language: tamil
Release date: 2026

Nayanthara has teamed up with Dada fame Kavin for a romantic comedy titled Hi. Directed by Vishnu Edavan, the film marks his directorial debut after working as a lyricist and assistant director under Lokesh Kanagaraj.

Although the plot details have been kept under wraps, the film is speculated to revolve around a love story between two neighbours.

6. Mannangatti: Since 1960

Mould: Nayanthara, Yogi Babu, Devdarshini, Gauri Kishan, Narendra Prasad
Director: friend vicky
Style: Drama
Language: tamil
Release date: June 2026 (tentative)

Mannangatti: From 1960, filming completed in 2024, but not yet theatrical release. According to reports, the film is expected to hit the silver screens in June 2026. However, further details about the project are unknown.

The movies listed above are among the most anticipated Nayanthara projects scheduled for theatrical release in 2026.

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