Jananayagan, Toxic, #NTRNEEL to Border 2: A peek into 2026's biggest releases

Here’s a look at the most-awaited films that are already generating humongous buzz and are some of the most highly anticipated movies in 2026.

Jana Nayagan, the highly anticipated political action thriller, is set to be Superstar Thalapathy Vijay's final film before his full-time entry into politics. Directed by H. Vinoth and co-starring Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol, the film is expected to blend mass entertainment with potent social commentary against corruption, heavily leveraging Vijay's new political role. It is officially scheduled for a massive January 9, 2026, Pongal release.

Superstar Yash leads the cast of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, an intense, dark mafia action-thriller directed by Geetu Mohandas. Set in the gritty underworld of Goa's drug cartels, the story explores themes of power, love, and betrayal, all presented in a gritty, stylish look. This highly anticipated film is confirmed for a pan-India release on March 19, 2026.

Superstar Rajinikanth returns as a more ferocious Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, the direct sequel to the blockbuster is all set for release on June 12, 2026. This high-octane action thriller centers on Pandian's relentless hunt for an idol-smuggling syndicate and is also set to expand the Jailer universe, introducing a new multilingual cast and exploring deeper family dynamics.

Jr. NTR and KGF director Prashanth Neel team up for the highly anticipated action epic, #NTRNeel (rumoured as Dragon). Set in the 1960s Golden Triangle, the film is a sweeping saga about the rise of a powerful mafia don, inspired by Chinese gangster Zhao Wei. Promising massive world-building and high-octane action, the film is scheduled for a 2026 release.

Nitesh Tiwari's two-part epic, Ramayana, is touted as one of India’s costliest films, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. The first-look teaser, universally hailed as a visual masterpiece, is elevated by the cinematic genius of the music. This collaboration promises to signal a new, emotionally resonant era for Indian cinema.

The star-studded Border 2, featuring a powerful ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, is one of the most awaited films. Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by T-Series & JP Films, the epic war drama is scheduled for release in January 2026.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, the massive action thriller King features Superstar Shah Rukh Khan alongside Suhana Khan. Touted as one of the biggest releases of 2026, the film is generating intense buzz, fueled by its aggressive tagline, "Darr nahi…. Dehshat Hoon." The first look reveal of SRK’s rugged avatar has already been a highlight of 2025, leaving audiences keenly awaiting the film’s official release date.

The cinematic world of Sanjay Leela Bhansali is generating immense excitement with the announcement of Love and War, starring the unprecedented combination of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. This epic romance, which promises a gripping narrative of passion and conflict, is highly awaited by fans and is reportedly scheduled for a major theatrical release in August 2026.