Sankranthi 2026 is poised to be a highly competitive release period for South Indian cinema, with at least six films slated for release in Telugu and Tamil. This festive season is crucial for the industry, driving family audiences to theaters and boosting box-office performance. Highly anticipated releases include Prabhas' horror-comedy 'The Raja Saab' and Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan,' which is noted for its potential significance as his last film before a political career.