What’s hitting theatres this Pongal/Sankranti: Jana Nayagan, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu and more

Indian cinema is bracing for an unprecedented festival season as big-budgeted movies are all set to hit the screens at the festival. With Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film Jana Nayagan, Prabhas in the genre-bending The Raja Saab, and Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, here we list the movies set to dominate theaters serving as the perfect festive treat for audiences.

Jana Nayagan

The countdown has officially begun for the most anticipated Tamil film of the decade. Thalapathy Vijay’s final outing, Jana Nayagan, is set for a global release this Friday, January 9, 2026.

The Raja Saab

Rebel Star Prabhas is set to ignite the silver screen this Makar Sankranti with horror-comedy and grand fantasy The Raja Saab on January 9, 2026.

Aadi Shambhala

Aadi Sai Kumar's supernatural hit Shambhala arrives in Hindi cinemas this Friday, January 9. The film, which blends cosmic sci-fi with religious folklore, follows an atheist geoscientist investigating a mysterious meteor crash.

Greenland 2: Migration

Gerard Butler returns in Greenland 2: Migration, hitting Indian theaters this Friday, January 9, 2026. Following the global hit, the sequel follows the Garrity family as they leave their bunker to trek across a frozen, post-apocalyptic Europe in search of a new home.

The Chronology of Water

After making a high-profile world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section, Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, will reach audiences on January 9, 2026.

Parasakthi

Sivakarthikeyan is set to deliver a career-defining performance in Parasakthi, which is officially releasing in theatres on January 10, 2026. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film also stars Atharvaa, Sreeleela and Ravi Mohan in key roles.

Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate

The acclaimed Gujarati drama Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate makes its nationwide Hindi debut on January 10, 2026. A pan-Indian audience can experience the transformative journey of a rickshaw driver who finds hope through divine encounters with Lord Krishna.

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu hits theaters this January 12, 2026. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, this Sankranthi entertainer features a historic first-time collaboration with 'Victory' Venkatesh and stars Nayanthara as the female lead.

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (BMW)

Ravi Teja’s Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (BMW) is set for a grand Sankranthi release on January 13, 2026. Directed by Kishore Tirumala, this family entertainer follows the hilarious mishaps of a husband caught in a messy love triangle, promising a perfect blend of vintage 'Mass Maharaja' humour and emotional depth for the Bhogi festival.

Anaganaga Oka Raju

Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary starrer Anaganaga Oka Raju is all set for a grand theatrical release on January 14, 2026. The film centers on the hilarious chaos of wedding preparations, promising a high-energy comedy that serves as the perfect Sankranthi treat for families.