Netflix Ushers in 2026 with Telugu Cinema’s Biggest Stars this Makar Sankranti

*Netflix Ushers in 2026 with Telugu Cinema’s Biggest Stars this Makar Sankranti*

Mumbai, 16th January, 2026: This Makar Sankranti, Netflix turns the spotlight on its Telugu film slate for 2026 – a high-octane lineup of big-screen spectacles and star-led stories that will make their way from theatres to Netflix. The slate reflects Netflix’s continued commitment to Telugu cinema, celebrating its scale, diversity and growing global influence.

Building on a landmark 2025 for Netflix’s South slate, where titles featuring mass entertainers and critically acclaimed films resonated widely with audiences. From crowd-pleasers featuring fan-favourite stars such as Pushpa 2, HIT 3, and They Call Him OG, to critically acclaimed gems like Court: State vs. A Nobody, and The Girlfriend. 2025 cemented Netflix as a home for diverse storytelling.

Packed with marquee names and never-before-seen stories, the 2026 lineup delivers cinema at its most exciting. Setting the tone for high-voltage drama, as Pawan Kalyan commands the spotlight in the highly anticipated Ustaad Bhagat Singh. After a cracking 2025, Nani dives into a darker, gripping space with The Paradise. Adding heart and warmth is Dulquer Salmaan in a fresh, emotionally driven role in Aakasamlo Oka Tara, while Fahadh Faasil promises something truly unexpected in Don't Trouble the Trouble. Vijay Deverakonda returns with the much-talked-about period-action film, VD14. Netflix favourite, Venkatesh, leads the tense and gripping Adarsha Kutumbam - House No: 47 directed by Trivikram, and Ram Charan adds the zing to an already brilliant slate with Peddi, alongside Janhvi Kapoor.

Blending mass appeal with strong storytelling, the slate packs a punch with action, drama, emotion, and spectacle, delivering big-screen moments that will captivate audiences worldwide, only on Netflix.

Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India, shares, “Telugu cinema has a deeply engaged audience, shaped by its scale, ambitious storytelling, and strong emotional connect. As we look to 2026, what’s been encouraging is the range of stories - from big, mainstream entertainers to more layered, character-driven films. Titles like Pushpa 2, Hit 3, OG and Court reflect this diversity. Our approach to Telugu cinema is rooted in staying closely aligned with how the industry and audience is evolving - supporting filmmakers as they push creative boundaries and bringing these stories to audiences at scale.”

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*Ustaad Bhagat Singh*

Pawan Kalyan, Sree Leela, Raasi Khanna