| # | Title | Director | Lead(s) | Release Window | Why It’s a Buzz‑Generator | |---|-------|----------|--------|----------------|---------------------------| | | “Aditya Rao” | Sukumar | Prabhas, Anushka Shetty | 2 Mar (Theatrical) | A high‑concept thriller blending sci‑fi and myth, with a mind‑bending plot twist that’s already trending on social media. | | 2 | “Maa Nalugu” | Trivikram Srinivas | Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde | 21 Apr (Theatrical + OTT Day‑2) | Classic family drama with razor‑sharp dialogue; the soundtrack has topped streaming charts. | | 3 | “Rogue Rider” | Anurag Kashyap (co‑production) | Nani, Ritu Varma | 5 Jun (OTT‑first on Netflix) | A gritty crime saga shot across Hyderabad & London, praised for its realistic gritty tone. | | 4 | “Sankalp” | A. R. Mohan | Sai Pallavi, Vijay Deverakonda | 14 Aug (Theatrical) | A period drama exploring the freedom struggle in Andhra Pradesh; noted for its authentic set design. | | 5 | “Kotha Katha” | Venky Atluri | Rashmika Mandanna, Sushanth | 30 Oct (Hybrid release) | A rom‑com that experiments with non‑linear storytelling and an all‑original soundtrack. |