Sangeeth Shobhan’s Fantasy-Comedy Raakaasa Release Date Locked

The makers of Raakaasa have officially announced that the film will release in theatres worldwide on April 3, 2026. Presented by Z Studios and produced under the banner of Pink Elephant Pictures, the film is written and directed by Manasa Sharma”, with Niharika Konidela” and Umesh Kumar Bansal” serving as producers.

The release date announcement marks a key milestone for the project, which has now completed its entire shoot and entered the final stages of post-production. With principal photography fully wrapped, the team is currently focused on editing, background score, sound design, and visual finishing, aligning all aspects toward its planned theatrical rollout on April 3, 2026.

New Poster and Teaser Set the Tone

The release date was unveiled alongside a brand-new poster that reflects the film’s imaginative tone and genre positioning. Earlier, the teaser—released on YouTube—offered the first glimpse into the world of Raakaasa. Rather than revealing plot details, the teaser established the film’s tonal space, blending humour, fantasy elements, and moments of tension, clearly positioning it as a big-screen theatrical experience.

Growing Buzz Within Telugu Film Circles

Since its announcement, Raakaasa has generated steady interest within the Telugu film fraternity, driven by its unique genre blend and a measured, gradual promotional strategy. The makers opted for selective updates instead of aggressive promotions, allowing anticipation to build organically. With the release date now locked, the film enters a more defined promotional phase, giving audiences and trade circles a clear timeline to track.

Cast and Performances

The film stars Sangeeth Shobhan and Nayan Sarika in the lead roles. They are supported by a strong ensemble cast featuring Vennela Kishore, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Ashish Vidyarthi, Getup Srinu, Sukhwinder Singh, Rohini, and Rohan, among others. The ensemble plays a crucial role in shaping the film’s humour, character-driven moments, and layered fantasy narrative.

Action, Comedy, and Technical Crew

The production included a major action-heavy schedule choreographed by Vijay”, followed by extensive comedy-driven and narrative portions, ensuring a balanced tonal structure. With all shooting completed, post-production is now focused on consolidating the film’s vision and refining its aesthetic and narrative cohesion.

On the technical front, Raakaasa features music composed by Anudeep Dev”, cinematography by Raju Edurolu”, and editing by Anwar Ali”. Production design is led by Ramanjaneyulu, with Pulla Vishnu Vardhan as Art Director, while Sandhya Sabbavarapu supervises costumes. Executive production is handled by Manyam Ramesh, publicity by Beyond Media, and digital promotions by Ticket Factory.

Niharika Konidela’s Content-Driven Path Continues

Producer Niharika Konidela, who made her mainstream production debut with Committee Kurrollu”, continues her emphasis on content-oriented cinema with Raakaasa. Backing from Z Studios further signals confidence in the film’s concept and execution.

With its worldwide theatrical release confirmed for April 3, 2026, Raakaasaa now moves into its final stretch—positioning itself as a fantasy-comedy designed for a theatrical audience and a clearly defined summer release window.