Where are Tollywood’s top heroes in 2025?
As 2025 moves forward, Tollywood fans may feel disappointed. Many top Telugu actors will not have any movie releases this year. While some are taking time to plan their next big films, others are busy with long production schedules. One actor who continues to release a movie every year is Natural Star Nani. But most leading stars are taking longer breaks between films. Here’s a look at some of the major actors who will be missing from the big screen in 2025:
Mahesh Babu is working with director SS Rajamouli on a massive project. However, the film is still in early stages, and no release date has been announced. Fans will likely not see Mahesh Babu in theatres in 2025 or even in 2026.
NTR (Jr. NTR) last appeared in Devara, which released during the 2024 Dasara festival. In 2025, he won’t have a new Telugu release, although War 2, a Hindi film, is expected to hit screens. His next big film, Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel, is set for a 2026 release.
Prabhas is currently on a short break and is yet to confirm release dates for his upcoming films. Though he has movies like Spirit, Raja Saab, and Fauji lined up, there are no confirmed releases for 2025.
Ram Charan, after the disappointing performance of Game Changer, is focusing on a rural sports drama titled Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The movie is planned for release in March 2026, meaning no new Ram Charan films this year.
Allu Arjun enjoyed massive success with Pushpa 2, which released in December 2024. He is now preparing for a film with director Atlee, but the shoot won’t begin until October. This film is expected in 2027, so Allu Arjun will also be absent in 2025 and likely 2026.
With so many top actors skipping 2025, it’s a quieter year for Telugu cinema. However, fans can look forward to some exciting releases in the years to come.
