‘Dada’: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s next gets a title; release date confirmed
Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna's upcoming action drama has been officially titled 'Dada'. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026.
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As a major star in the Telugu film industry, updates on Balakrishna's projects are significant for regional entertainment markets.
The makers of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s next have announced the movie’s title. The Telugu movie has been titled Dada.
The film is directed by Gopichand Malineni and produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru. The ensemble cast includes Balakrishna, Samuthirakani, Kajal Aggarwal, Manchu Manoj, Sarathkumar, Upendra Limaye, Abhimanyu Singh, Manish Wadhwa and Saswika.
The trailer begins with a voice-over in Hindi. The film seems to be set in Mumbai. Balakrishna’s character is seen sitting inside a police station. The actor then delivers a series of punch dialogues in his trademark style. He is seen conquering his enemies in style, sporting a striking goggles and leather jacket.
The movie appears to be an action drama. Dada is set to hit the screens on December 24, 2026. Arvind Kashyap is the cinematographer of the movie while Thaman S has composed the music
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