🎬 Kannada Upcoming Films of 2026 – SANDALWOOD 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Upcoming Kannada Masterpieces
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups
📅 Expected Release: April 10, 2026
🎭 Cast: Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi
🎬 Director: Geetu Mohandas
🏢 Production: KVN Productions & Monster Mind Creations
📖 Plot: A high-budget action thriller set against the global drug mafia in Goa. Exploring the gritty underworld of the 1970s with a stylish international cinematic approach.
KD – The Devil
📅 Expected Release: May 2026
🎭 Cast: Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, Reeshma Nanaiah
🎬 Director: Prem
🎵 Music: Arjun Janya
📖 Plot: A period action drama based on real-life incidents in 1970s Bangalore, chronicling violent power struggles and the rise of a legendary rebel figure.
Billa Ranga Baasha
📅 Expected Release: Late 2026
🎭 Cast: Kichcha Sudeep
🎬 Director: Anup Bhandari
🎞️ Genre: Sci-Fi Adventure / Action
📖 Plot: Set in an alternate futuristic world (2209 AD), this is touted as the most expensive project in Sudeep’s career, promising an unmatched visual spectacle.
Uttarakaanda
📅 Expected Release: February 7, 2026
🎭 Cast: Shiva Rajkumar, Daali Dhananjaya, Aishwarya Rajesh, Bhavana Menon
🎬 Director: Rohit Padaki
📖 Plot: A raw and intense action drama set in North Karnataka, capturing local culture, dialect, and deep-rooted rivalries.
Karavali
📅 Expected Release: March 2026
🎭 Cast: Prajwal Devaraj, Raj B. Shetty
🎬 Director: Gurudatha Ganiga
📖 Plot: Bringing coastal Karnataka traditions to the big screen, focusing on Kambala (buffalo race) and the conflict between human greed and ancestral heritage.
Landlord
📅 Expected Release: January 23, 2026
🎭 Cast: Duniya Vijay, Rachita Ram
🎬 Director: Jadesh Kumar Hampi
📖 Plot: A mass action entertainer dealing with land disputes, local justice, and the struggle of the common man against powerful oppressors.
Max
📅 Expected Release: Early 2026
🎭 Cast: Kichcha Sudeep, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
🎬 Director: Vijay Karthikeyaa
📖 Plot: An intense police action thriller where Sudeep plays a powerful cop tackling a massive criminal conspiracy.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Kannada Movies 2026
Which is the most awaited Kannada movie of 2026?
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups starring Yash is considered the most awaited Kannada movie of 2026.
When will Toxic movie release?
Toxic is expected to release on April 10, 2026.
Which Kannada movie is a sci-fi film in 2026?
Billa Ranga Baasha starring Kichcha Sudeep is a sci-fi adventure action movie set in a futuristic world.
Which movies feature Kichcha Sudeep in 2026?
Kichcha Sudeep appears in Billa Ranga Baasha and Max, both scheduled for release in 2026.
Where can I find official updates on Kannada movies 2026?
You can follow official production house pages and movie portals, or bookmark this page for regular Sandalwood 2026 updates.
