Chiranjeevi starrer 'Vishwambhara' likely to release on October 16 during Dussehra 2026: Reports
ETimes | July 3, 2026 11:39 PM CST
Chiranjeevi ’s much-awaited socio-fantasy film ‘Vishwambhara’ has been in the making for a long time. According to the latest buzz, the film is gearing up for its theatrical release, suggesting the makers plan to release it during the Dussehra festival.
‘Vishwambhara’ new release buzzAccording to the Aakashavaani report, ‘Vishwambhara’ is likely to arrive in theatres on October 16, 2026. However, the makers have not officially confirmed the release date yet.
If the reports are true, the makers plan to release the film during the Dussehra holiday season. The festive period is usually considered one of the best times for big Telugu films, as more people visit theatres during the holidays.
Even though October 16 is widely discussed as the release date, the team has not made any official announcement so far.
About ‘Vishwambhara’‘Vishwambhara’ is directed by Mallidi Vassishta , who is best known for Bimbisara. This is the first time the director is working with Chiranjeevi. The film is described as a Telugu-language fantasy actioner with Chiranjeevi in the central role. The film also features Trisha Krishnan as the female lead, playing the role of ‘Avani’. It also includes actress Ashika Ranganath in a pivotal role, alongside Kunal Kapoor.
Initially, the movie was slated for release in January 2025, but the first glimpse later confirmed the shift to Summer 2026. According to Pinkvilla reports, the second half of the film relies heavily on visual effects, and the makers are taking additional time to ensure the quality meets the project's scale.
More about the team membersSpeaking more about the film, the technical team includes Oscar-winning MM Keeravani as the music composer, Chota K Naidu handling cinematography, and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao along with Santhosh Kamireddy managing the editing.
‘Vishwambhara’ new release buzzAccording to the Aakashavaani report, ‘Vishwambhara’ is likely to arrive in theatres on October 16, 2026. However, the makers have not officially confirmed the release date yet.
If the reports are true, the makers plan to release the film during the Dussehra holiday season. The festive period is usually considered one of the best times for big Telugu films, as more people visit theatres during the holidays.
Even though October 16 is widely discussed as the release date, the team has not made any official announcement so far.
About ‘Vishwambhara’‘Vishwambhara’ is directed by Mallidi Vassishta , who is best known for Bimbisara. This is the first time the director is working with Chiranjeevi. The film is described as a Telugu-language fantasy actioner with Chiranjeevi in the central role. The film also features Trisha Krishnan as the female lead, playing the role of ‘Avani’. It also includes actress Ashika Ranganath in a pivotal role, alongside Kunal Kapoor.
Initially, the movie was slated for release in January 2025, but the first glimpse later confirmed the shift to Summer 2026. According to Pinkvilla reports, the second half of the film relies heavily on visual effects, and the makers are taking additional time to ensure the quality meets the project's scale.
More about the team membersSpeaking more about the film, the technical team includes Oscar-winning MM Keeravani as the music composer, Chota K Naidu handling cinematography, and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao along with Santhosh Kamireddy managing the editing.
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