Karthikeya fame Nikhil Siddharth is returning to the big screen with his upcoming film Swayambhu. Set to release in theaters on February 13, 2026, the teaser of the VFX-heavy period saga was released on Wednesday morning. Here’s how netizens liked the teaser.
The teaser of Swayambhu received mixed responses on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). While a section praised it for its visuals and action, others criticized it for being a copycat of SS Rajamouli’s Magadheera and Baahubali Jodi. One user wrote, "A truly pan-Indian #Swayambhu teaser looks grand and contained. Nikhil Siddharth, Ravi Basrur’s score and a multilingual release, it has all the ingredients for a big hit. Summer 2026, bring it on."Another commented, "The teaser has great dialogues, the visuals are stunning, the bravery, the fierce, the ferocity, the man who comes up with the powers that elevate himself #SwayambhuTheWarrior. Can’t wait to see you on the big screen @actor_nikhil garu, all the best."
A social media user criticized it by tweeting, "This is such blatant copying that I really think SSR should be allowed to sue here. what a joke. Must be a money earner. #Nikhil #Swayambhu #SSRajamouli #Baahubali." Another person wrote, "#Swayambhu looks like a cheap mixed copy of Magadheera and Baahubali. Basically SS Rajamouli’s stamp but not with ink but with saliva."
Take a look at some of the tweets below:
For those unaware, Swayambhu is one of the biggest shares of Telugu cinema this year. Billed as a grand historical epic under Pixel Studios, the film also stars Samyukta, Nabha Natesh and Nawab Shah in pivotal roles. The film is directed by Bharat Krishnamachari, who also served as the writer. The music is composed by KGF and Salaar fame Ravi Basrur, while Baahubali and RRR fame KK Senthil Kumar serves as cinematographer.
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