Arjun Sarja’s Sita Payanam ready for release on Valentine’s Day, new poster out
The makers of Seetha Payanam have confirmed that the film will release on Valentine’s Day. Directed by Arjun Sarja, the film also marks the debut of Niranjan Sudheendra and Aishwarya Arjun in the Telugu region.
Sita PayanamDirected by Arjun Sarja, it is set to release in theaters on February 14, coinciding with Valentine’s Day celebrations this year. The makers announced the release date on Thursday, confirming the much-awaited theatrical debut of the film. The film also marks the Telugu cinema debut of Aishwarya Arjun and Niranjan Sudheendra, both of whom are familiar faces to audiences from other South Indian film industries.
teaser of Sita Payanam Introduces the audience to Sita, played by Aishwarya Arjun, and Abhi, played by Niranjan Sudheendra, as they embark on a journey together. This glimpse establishes their contrasting personalities, with Sita depicted as reserved and introspective, while Abhi is shown as cheerful and free-spirited. The teaser also features veteran actors Sathyaraj and Prakash Raj in supporting roles, hinting towards a strong emotional and family story.
Sita Payanam Arjun Sarja is returning to direction after his last directorial debut in 2018. Apart from directing, Arjun has also written the story and screenplay and will be seen in the central role in the film. The project continues the creative journey of his production banner, which returns to the big screen after a short hiatus.
The film has a strong ensemble cast including Dhruv Sarja, Sumitra and Kovai Sarala. On the technical front, the music is composed by Anup Rubens, who has returned to scoring films after a notable break. Cinematography is handled by G Balamurugan, while editing duties are handled by Ayub Khan.
Through love. Through gratitude. a journey begins #sitapayanam
Worldwide release | February 14, 2026
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Dialogues for the film are written by Sai Madhav Burra, with lyrics by Kasarla Shyam and Chandrabose contributing to the soundtrack. The combination of experienced technicians and fresh on-screen pairings suggests a film that balances emotion, drama and contemporary sensibilities.
With its release scheduled for Valentine’s Day, Seetha Payanam is shaping up to be a notable mid-February release for Telugu and Kannada audiences, garnering attention for its casting, emotional premise and Arjun Sarja’s return to the director’s chair.