Actor–director combos set to light up the big screen in 2026
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Ranbir Kapoor × Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Love and War marks a grand reunion that blends Bhansali’s opulent storytelling with Ranbir Kapoor’s intense screen presence. The film also stars Vicky and Alia
NTR Jr. × Prashanth Neel
A high-voltage collaboration that promises large-scale action and a powerful cinematic universe feel. The film is currently under production
Prabhas × Sandeep Reddy Vanga
One of the most awaited collaborations, Spirit promises raw intensity, scale, and a never-seen-before avatar of rebel star Prabhas
Shah Rukh Khan × Siddharth Anand
Following the historic success of Pathaan, the duo is set to reunite for another high-octane action entertainer King which also stars Suhana Khan
Allu Arjun × Atlee
Tentatively title AA22, the film is big-scale pan-India spectacle in the making, combining Allu Arjun’s mass appeal with Atlee’s blockbuster storytelling style
Yash × Geetu Mohandas
Titled Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, the film is intense and genre-defining, marking a bold collaboration between Yash and the filmmaker
Thalapathy Vijay × H. Vinoth
Vijay’s final film before his full-time political journey, directed by H. Vinoth, is expected to be a powerful, content-driven entertainer
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