Korean Kanakaraju will release in theatres worldwide on Friday, 7 August 2026. The Telugu horror comedy stars Varun Tej as Kanakaraju and turns a cross-border supernatural encounter into a chaotic big-screen ride.
When is Korean Kanakaraju releasing?
The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 7 August 2026. Its campaign is also highlighting the Nizam and Vizag markets, with SVC Release handling those regions.
That date places it alongside other August 7 arrivals, including G.D.N, the Madhavan-led biopic. Readers planning the following cinema weekend can also check the confirmed date for Batwara 1947.
What is the movie about?
Kanakaraju is a young man from Rayalaseema whose life changes after a vessel from Korea brings a spirit into his world. The spirit possesses him, creating the transformation behind the title Korean Kanakaraju.
The setup combines regional comedy with supernatural trouble rather than treating the haunting as straight horror. The teaser leans into Varun Tej’s energetic comic performance while keeping the Korean connection central to the mystery.
Who is in the Korean Kanakaraju cast?
Varun Tej plays Kanakaraju. Daksha Nagarkar, Satya and Ritika Nayak are also part of the announced cast. Merlapaka Gandhi directs and writes the film, with S. Thaman composing the music.
For announced roles and individual performer details, see our Korean Kanakaraju cast guide.
Has the OTT release date been announced?
No OTT platform or streaming date has been announced. For now, the confirmed plan is a theatrical release on 7 August 2026. Any streaming window should be treated as unconfirmed until the producers or a platform announces it.
For more confirmed cinema dates, browse the Bingebaaz theatrical releases guide.
Korean Kanakaraju FAQ
What is the Korean Kanakaraju theatrical release date?
Korean Kanakaraju will release in theatres worldwide on 7 August 2026.
Who plays Kanakaraju in the movie?
Varun Tej plays Kanakaraju, a Rayalaseema man whose supernatural possession drives the film’s horror-comedy premise.
Who directed Korean Kanakaraju?
Merlapaka Gandhi directed and wrote Korean Kanakaraju.
Is the Korean Kanakaraju OTT date confirmed?
No. The film’s OTT platform and streaming date have not been announced.