Netflix has unveiled its Telugu film slate for 2026, using the Makar Sankranti window to highlight a lineup that blends theatrical-level entertainers with diverse storytelling. The announcement reinforces the platform’s strategy of supporting big-screen Telugu films that will then be streamed globally, reflecting the growing reach of the industry beyond regional markets.

slate is led Ustad Bhagat SinghWhich brings Pawan Kalyan back to a big commercial space under the leadership of director Harish Shankar. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film stars Sreeleela and Raashi Khanna and is one of the most anticipated Telugu titles of the year.

Also featured prominently pediIt is a sports action drama directed by Ram Charan alongside Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film features a mainstream star within a rooted, rural sports narrative.

After a strong 2025, Nani goes to a dark place HeavenDirected by Srikanth Odela, it is their second collaboration after Dussehra.

The slate also includes Vijay Deverakonda’s period-action project vd14While Venkatesh is ahead Adarsh ​​Kutumbham – House No.: 47Directed by Trivikram.

Dulquer Salmaan is adding emotional depth to it akasamlo oka taraWhile Fahadh Faasil leads the offbeat don’t bother trouble.

Speaking about Netflix’s Telugu focus, Monica Shergill, vice president – ​​content, Netflix India, said the platform is seeing strong engagement with Telugu cinema due to its “scale, ambition and emotional connect”, adding that the 2026 slate shows a mix of mainstream entertainment and character-driven films.

After a strong 2025 that included titles Pushpa 2, hit: third case And they call him OGNetflix’s 2026 Telugu lineup positions the streamer as a leading post-theatrical destination for large-scale regional cinema.