IMDb reveals most anticipated Indian movies of 2026 led by King and Ramayana Part 1

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IMDb has unveiled its list of the Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2026, determined by page views from the platform’s more than 250 million monthly visitors worldwide. The 20-title list spans five languages—10 Hindi, five Telugu, three Tamil, one Malayalam, and one Kannada—reflecting the diverse and growing interest in Indian cinema.

Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited return to the big screen after nearly three years with King, directed by Siddharth Anand, tops fan excitement. The list features notable talent appearing in multiple projects, including Nayanthara (Toxic, Patriot), Yash (Ramayana Part 1, Toxic), Sunny Deol (Ramayana Part 1, Border 2), Prabhas (Spirit, Fauzi), Ranbir Kapoor (Ramayana Part 1, Love & War), Alia Bhatt (Alpha, Love & War), and Triptii Dimri (Spirit, O Romeo).

Sequels such as Dhurandhar 2 and Border 2 make the list, alongside films expanding established cinematic universes, including Alpha (YRF Spy Universe), Benz (Lokesh Cinematic Universe), and Shakti Shalini (Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe).

IMDb Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2026

  1. King
  2. Ramayana Part 1
  3. Jana Nayagan
  4. Spirit
  5. Toxic
  6. Battle of Galwan
  7. Alpha
  8. Dhurandhar 2
  9. Border 2
  10. LIK: Love Insurance  Kompany
  11. Fauzi
  12. The Paradise
  13. Peddi
  14. Dragon
  15. Love & War
  16. Bhooth Bangla
  17. Benz
  18. Shakti Shalini
  19. Patriot
  20. O Romeo

The compilation offers a snapshot of audience anticipation, highlighting both star power and franchise potential in Indian cinema for 2026.