In recent years, religious films have gained popularity at the box office. While some depict traditional tales, others blend mythological characters into fiction. In 2026, several similar films are set to release, here’s a look at six of them.
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1. Mahavatar
Release Date: Christmas 2026
Produced by Dinesh Vijan and directed by Amar Kaushik, this film is about Lord Parshuram, an avatar of Vishnu. Vicky Kaushal stars in the lead role.
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2. Nagzilla: The First Incident of Naglok
Release Date: Aug 14, 2026 (Tentative)
A fantasy-comedy starring Kartik Aaryan and Shraddha Kapoor. It’s the first part of a trilogy, directed by Mrigdeep Singh Lamba.
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3. Vayuputra
Release Date: Dussehra 2026
An animated film on Hanuman, directed by Chandoo Mondeti. Produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.
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4. Chiranjeevi Hanuman: The Eternal
Release Date: Hanuman Jayanti 2026
This is a film being made by AI, produced by Vikram Malhotra and Vijay Subramaniam.
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5. Jai Hanuman
Release Date: 2026 (TBD)
A sequel to ‘Hanu-Man’, it’s about Hanuman’s promise to Lord Ram. Stars Rishab Shetty, Rana Daggubati, Teja Sajja, and Amritha Aiyer.
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6. Ramayanam Part 1
Release Date: Diwali 2026
A Nitesh Tiwari directorial starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol. It tells Lord Ram’s story. Budget is estimated at 900-2000 crores.