August 2026 will be fun, potentially lifting the theatrical business after three movies: Peddi, Maa Inti Bangaram, and Lenin. Let's have a look at the line-up.
Korean Kanakaraju arrives on August 7. This comedy-horror film stars Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, and Satya. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi with music by Thaman S, it marks India's first Indo-Korean collaboration. The film's Teaser was out earlier this week.
Vishwanath and Sons follows on August 14. The family drama features Suriya in the lead, with Mamitha Baiju, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Raveena Tandon. Venky Atluri directs, and G.V. Prakash Kumar scores the music. It explores age-gap romance, family bonds, and generational conflicts.
Agadha, directed by MS Raju, also joins the August 14 slate. The supernatural thriller co-stars Kamakshi Bhaskarla and others.
Irumudi hits screens on August 21. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, this action-drama stars Ravi Teja alongside Priya Bhavani Shankar and Sai Kumar. Mythri Movie Makers produces the film.
Toxic releases on August 26. The pan-Indian action film stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, and others. Geetu Mohandas directs with music by Ravi Basrur. Expect high-octane stunts and stylish visuals.
Offerings from Hollywood:
The End of Oak Street opens on August 14. This sci-fi survival thriller comes from director David Robert Mitchell. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor star as parents protecting their family after a cosmic event strands their neighborhood in a dangerous new world filled with prehistoric threats.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie also lands on August 14. The animated family adventure follows the heroic pups as they encounter dinosaurs. It targets younger viewers.
Insidious: Out of the Further premieres on August 21. Jacob Chase directs this horror sequel. Lin Shaye returns as Elise Rainier. The story centers on a mother who can bring entities from The Further into our world.
