Is Naveen Polishetty's 'Anaganaga Oka Raju' Releasing on January 14, 2026?

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Key Takeaways
- Release Date: January 14, 2026
- Director: Maari
- Main Cast: Naveen Polishetty, Meenakshi Chaudhary
- Genre: Romantic Comedy
- Production Companies: Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas
Chennai, May 26 (NationPress) Director Maari's eagerly anticipated romantic comedy, 'Anaganaga Oka Raju', starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary as the lead pair, is set to grace theaters during the Sankranthi festival on January 14, 2026, as announced by its producers on Monday.
In a post on their X timeline, Sithara Entertainments, the film's production company, cheerfully stated, "Tension endhuku Dandaga…. Raju garu ekkadunte akkada pandaga! (Why worry unnecessarily? Wherever Raju is, there’s a celebration!) The Star Entertainer @NaveenPolishety is returning with the perfect family film for Sankranthi. #AnaganagaOkaRaju Worldwide Grand Release on JAN 14th, 2026. #AOROnJan14th."
The film has generated buzz since its first announcement in January 2022, when the title was revealed via a teaser. Alongside the title, Sithara Entertainments also unveiled the first look of Naveen Polishetty, indicating that the film would be a full-fledged comedy.
Naveen Polishetty portrays a character named Raju, a self-important and pretentious groom preparing for his wedding.
Fans have been eagerly anticipating the film since its inception, despite several changes within the production team.
Last December, the creators released a comical teaser dubbed a 'Pre-wedding video' to celebrate Naveen Polishetty's birthday. The clip showcased guests at Raju's wedding preparing to feast from golden plates, only for a supervisor to snatch away a sweet Kaju Kathili from a guest at the last moment, insisting that everything must be gold because it is Raju's wedding. The humor escalates with Raju humorously conversing with industrialist Mukesh Ambani about his own wedding.
Although the teaser initially suggested a 2025 release, the date has now been postponed to January 14, 2026.
Directed by Maari, the film features cinematography by J Yuvraj and music composed by Mickey J Meyer. It is produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.
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