Victory Venkatesh is back in action — and he’s moving at full throttle. After making a strong mark with the Sankranti blockbuster Saindhav, the actor recently caught everyone’s attention with Rana Naidu Season 2. This time around, the web series was designed more thoughtfully, keeping Venkatesh’s family-friendly image in mind — a clear correction after the mixed reception to Season 1. With his charisma once again winning over audiences, Venkatesh is all set to entertain fans with four exciting films, all scheduled to release within the span of a year.
Leading this impressive lineup is his special role in Mega 157, a massive project starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and directed by Anil Ravipudi. Though it’s a cameo, sources say Venkatesh has dedicated three to four weeks of his time, hinting that his character holds weight in the film. Mega 157 is slated for a Sankranti 2026 release, making it a festive treat for Telugu movie lovers.
Next up is a long-awaited collaboration that fans have been dreaming about — Venkatesh teaming up with director Trivikram Srinivas for the first time. While Trivikram penned iconic films like Nuvvu Naaku Nachav and Malliswari for Venkatesh in his early days, this marks their first project together as director and hero. Buzz is that production will begin shortly, with the film aiming for a Summer 2026 release. Given their legacy, expectations are naturally sky-high.
The third release in the series is Drushyam 3, the sequel to the highly popular crime thriller series. Since the original Drushyam 3 is in production in Malayalam now, Venkatesh is gearing up to produce the Telugu version. The suspenseful sequel is likely to release in theatres in October 2026, continuing the mystery and emotional drama of the series.
Completing this action-filled year is another collaboration with Anil Ravipudi, Malli Sankranti Ki Vastunnam. Released on Sankranti 2027, this one is anticipated to be a full family entertainer with loads of comedy, sentiment, and festive spirit. With the duo already having tasted success in their previous collaboration, fans are already looking forward to this film.
From the successful cameos and thriller suspense to sentimental entertainers, Venkatesh is showing that he’s anything but slowing down. His consecutive efforts have surprised the industry, with even young heroes wondering at his work rate and script choice. The next year is filled with strong material, and fans of Venkatesh have reason to rejoice.