November and December together are a busy two months for Kannada films. December alone does not have many confirmed films, so this list covers both months.
One thing before the list. We checked every date against posters and news reports, not just listing sites. Listing sites get dates wrong often. Some show old films with new dates, and some show dates the makers never announced. So only films with a real announcement are in the main list. Films without one are in a separate part at the end, clearly marked.
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November 2026
Ramayana – Released 5 November (Kannada version)
Ramayana is not a Kannada film, but it released in Kannada too, along with Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash plays Ravana. It is the biggest release of these two months. You can follow its numbers in our Ramayana box office live report.
Bhavantara – Released 6 November
Bhavantara released on 6 November. It is a Kannada film starring Karthik Sharma and Tanvi Rao. We have already reviewed it on this site. You can read the Bhavantara review here.
Lambodhara 2.0 – 13 November
Lambodhara 2.0 is confirmed for 13 November. The latest posters say “In Cinemas 13th Nov” and advance booking is open. It is a science fiction social thriller directed by Simple Suni, releasing in Kannada and Hindi. The poster asks “Will India become the happiest country in the world?” and carries the line “Happiness Loading 92%”. It was first announced for 20 November, then moved a week earlier to 13 November.
Shankarabharanna – 20 November
Shankarabharanna is confirmed for 20 November. The official poster says “In Cinemas 20th November 2026 Worldwide”. It stars Shine Shetty and Tanvi Ram, and it is directed by Sumanth Bhat. The trailer is already out.
Brindavihari – 20 November
Brindavihari is confirmed for 20 November. It stars Ganesh, Devika Bhat and Malvika Sharma, and it is directed by Srinivas Raju. It is a romantic drama, and Ganesh plays Madhava. The film was first set for October, then moved to 20 November so that Premada Oorali could keep its screens. It is releasing in around 1,300 screens.
December 2026 – Confirmed Releases
These eight films have an official poster or news report confirming their date.
| Release Date | Movie | Main Cast |
|---|---|---|
| 4 December | Father | Darling Krishna, Prakash Raj, Amrutha Iyengar |
| 4 December | Devi Mahathme | Rangayana Raghu, Prathima Nayak |
| 4 December | Vrushakarma | Naga Chaitanya, Meenakshi Chaudhary |
| 4 December | Marriage Party | Vineeth Kumar |
| 11 December | Pabbar | Dheeren Ramkumar, Amrutha Prem |
| 18 December | Prema | Dr V Ravichandran, Rishvin, Rashika Shetty |
| 24 December | Anna From Mexico | Dhananjaya, Reeshma Nanaiah |
| 25 December | Tamma Sukhagamana Bayasuva | Ganesh |
Vrushakarma is a Telugu film, but it is also releasing in Kannada, so it is in this list. Marriage Party is releasing in Kannada and Malayalam.
The Big December Films
Father – 4 December
Father is the biggest confirmed film of December. The makers officially announced 4 December, and the film’s posters carry the same date. Darling Krishna plays the son and Prakash Raj plays the father. It is directed by Rajmohan and produced by R Chandru’s RC Studios. The story is about the bond between a father and son. The teaser and the first song got a good response.
Devi Mahathme – 4 December
Devi Mahathme is also locked for 4 December. The date was announced with a poster in September. It stars Rangayana Raghu and Prathima Nayak, and it is directed by Nagaraj Somayaji. The film is set in coastal Karnataka, around Kundapura. It is a social drama with comedy and thriller parts, and it has Yakshagana roots. It is not a devotional film, even though the name sounds like one. The film is about people, traditions and a changing world.
Marriage Party – 4 December
Marriage Party is a horror comedy, and it is also releasing on 4 December. It stars Vineeth Kumar and is directed by Chayan Shetty. The makers announced the date with a new poster in November. It is releasing in Kannada and Malayalam.
Pabbar – 11 December
Pabbar is confirmed for 11 December. The makers announced it around Dasara, and the poster says “In Cinemas Dec 11”. It stars Dheeren Ramkumar and Amrutha Prem, and it is directed by Sandeep Sunkad.
Prema – 18 December
Prema is a love story, and the director posted the poster himself with the date “In Theaters Dec 18th 2026”. It stars Crazy Star Dr V Ravichandran, along with Rishvin and Rashika Shetty. The poster calls it “an emotional journey of love”. Ravichandran in a romance is something his fans still turn up for.
Anna From Mexico – 24 December
Anna From Mexico is locked for 24 December, the Christmas slot. Dhananjaya himself shared the poster with the date. It is directed by Shankar Guru and stars Dhananjaya and Reeshma Nanaiah.
Tamma Sukhagamana Bayasuva – 25 December
Tamma Sukhagamana Bayasuva is listed for 25 December, Christmas Day, on BookMyShow and Paytm. It stars Ganesh and is directed by Ramenahalli Jagannatha.
Four films share 4 December, which is the busiest day of these two months. Father is the one to watch that day. After that, Pabbar on 11 December, Prema on 18 December, and two films in the Christmas week, Anna From Mexico and Tamma Sukhagamana Bayasuva, close the year. We will update this post if any big film moves its date.
For more films coming up, see Rishab Shetty’s upcoming movies as well.
Which Kannada movies are releasing in December 2026?
The confirmed ones are Father, Devi Mahathme, Vrushakarma and Marriage Party on 4 December, Pabbar on 11 December, Prema on 18 December, Anna From Mexico on 24 December, and Tamma Sukhagamana Bayasuva on 25 December.
Which is the biggest Kannada release in December 2026?
Father, releasing on 4 December, is the biggest confirmed release. It stars Darling Krishna and Prakash Raj, and it is directed by Rajmohan.
Which Kannada movies released in November 2026?
Bhavantara released on 6 November, Ramayana’s Kannada version released on 5 November, Lambodhara 2.0 is confirmed for 13 November, and Shankarabharanna and Brindavihari are confirmed for 20 November.
Is Kaali releasing on 1 December 2026?
Kaali, starring Abhishek Ambareesh, is listed for 1 December on movie-listing sites, but the makers have not officially announced that date yet. So the date is not confirmed.
Which Kannada movies are releasing on Christmas 2026?
Anna From Mexico is confirmed for 24 December, and Tamma Sukhagamana Bayasuva is listed for 25 December.
Are these release dates final?
The dates in the main list are officially confirmed by posters or news reports, but films can still move their date at the last minute. The dates in the “listed, not confirmed” part are not official at all. Check the theatre listing before you go.
