Actor Satya recently hyped his next release Rao Bahadur. Directed by Venkatesh Maha, the film is said to have turned out very well, and the first song was recently released.
Today, the makers announced the release date of this psychological drama. The movie is scheduled to release on June 5, 2026, clashing with Toxic, starring Yash, which is slated for June 4, 2026, in multiple languages.
The film features Deepa Thomas as the female lead, supported by an ensemble cast including Vikas Muppala, Bala Parasar, Anand Bharathi, Pranay Vaka, Kunal Kaushik, and Master Kiran.
Highlighting its production scale, the film is presented by Mahesh Babu under his GMB Entertainment banner. It is produced by Sri Chakraa Entertainments and A+S Movies, in association with Mahayana Motion Pictures.
A biopic of the legendary Carnatic singer and Bharat Ratna awardee MS Subbalakshmi is currently in development. Director Gowtam Tinnanuri is helming the project, which aims to bring the life of the musical icon to the big screen.
Recent reports suggest a major casting shift for the lead role originally linked to Sai Pallavi. The latest buzz indicates that Rukmini Vasanth, known for her breakout performance in Sapta Sagaralu Dhaati Ello, has been roped in to play the singer. This news comes as Rukmini is also preparing for her high-profile Telugu debut alongside Jr NTR.
Music director Anirudh is likely to reunite with the director to compose the soundtrack for this prestigious film. The collaboration is highly anticipated given their successful track record on previous projects together.
Meanwhile, Sai Pallavi is focusing on the historical epic Ramayana, which is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 theatrical release.
Karuppu is the next big film for Suriya, bringing him back to a pucca mass role, thanks to RJ Balaji. Trisha Krishnan plays his on-screen pair. The film was originally scheduled for release on May 14, 2026, but today’s audio launch announcement does not mention the release date.
Many believe the release date has been withheld due to Jana Nayagan, which is currently facing issues with censor certification and release planning. The film was recently leaked online, and the makers are moving quickly to bring it to theaters as soon as possible. They are now considering May 7 or May 14 as potential release dates, depending on clearance from the CBFC.
As a result, the Karuppu team is likely waiting for Jana Nayagan’s official release date announcement before finalising their own, so they can choose an alternative date if needed.
Jana Nayagan stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead and is directed by H. Vinoth, with Mamitha Baiju playing a key role. The film is produced by KVN Productions, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander.