Rākāsā Teaser on March 1; April 3, 2026 Release Locked

Following the strong buzz around its announcement, Rākāsā now enters its next promotional phase. The film’s official teaser will be unveiled on March 1, offering the first structured look into the tonal world the makers have been shaping with clarity and control. With its theatrical release locked for April 3, 2026, the campaign formally transitions from intrigue to impact.

The teaser is designed to establish mood and intensity without divulging the narrative spine. Rather than overexposing plot points, the team has opted for calibrated visibility—building engagement progressively. Early promotional material, including the title announcement glimpse, was strategically restrained yet effective, crossing 1.8 million views on YouTube and generating sustained digital traction across platforms.

Behind the scenes, Rākāsā has evolved through a carefully structured creative pipeline. Written and directed by Manasa Sharma in her feature directorial debut, the film blends horror, cinematic action, and comedy with deliberate tonal balance. The narrative is crafted to oscillate between intensity and levity without fragmenting its rhythm. Principal photography has been completed, and the project is currently in post-production, with edit, background score, and sound design being fine-tuned to preserve cohesion while amplifying theatrical impact.

The film stars Sangeeth Shobhan—returning after the back-to-back success of MAD and MAD Square—alongside Nayan Sarika in the lead roles. The ensemble cast includes Vennela Kishore, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Getup Srinu, adding layered character dynamics to the genre blend.

Backed by producer Niharika Konidela under Pink Elephant Pictures, alongside Umesh Kumar Bansal, the film reflects a focused approach toward content-driven cinema executed at scale. It is presented by Z Studios. The technical team comprises music by Anudeep Dev, cinematography by Raju Edurolu, and editing by Anwar Ali. Overseas rights have been acquired by Atharvana Bhadrakali Pictures, with an international rollout planned across 350+ theatres.

With the teaser set to drop on March 1 and a global theatrical release scheduled for April 3, 2026, Rākāsā now accelerates toward its next milestone—shifting from curiosity-driven buzz to measurable theatrical anticipation.