Trivikram Srinivas is no longer associated with the Telugu presentation of Hanuman Ansh, a sudden change that came only days after his involvement was announced. The filmmaker had been set to present the Telugu version through Fortune Four Cinemas, but the arrangement fell through following last-minute issues between the two sides.
The exact reason for Trivikram’s exit has not been publicly disclosed. The change also affected the film’s Telugu promotional campaign, with a planned Hyderabad teaser launch being cancelled and the Telugu teaser missing its scheduled unveiling. Despite the disruption, the September 18 Telugu theatrical release has not been officially cancelled, although the film will no longer arrive under Trivikram’s presentation if the existing plan goes ahead.
Fauji Reportedly Moving Out of December 2026
Prabhas’ Fauji is facing renewed uncertainty over its theatrical date. The Hanu Raghavapudi-directed period action drama had officially announced December 3, 2026 for its release, but recent reports indicate that the film needs additional time for production and post-production.
Current industry reports place Fauji somewhere in early 2027, with February and March both discussed as possible windows. The makers have not formally announced a revised date, so the December postponement and proposed 2027 windows remain reported developments rather than a confirmed new schedule.
The possible shift also matters because Prabhas has Spirit in his upcoming lineup. Reports have suggested that changes to Fauji could affect the spacing between the two films, but no revised release plan for Spirit has been formally announced either.
The Paradise Stays on Course for September 24
Nani’s The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, remains scheduled to reach theatres on September 24, 2026. With the release approaching, speculation that the film would receive unusually large ticket-price increases in the Telugu states gathered attention online. The film’s team has rejected reports that such a major hike has already been decided, leaving any final pricing subject to the normal release process and applicable approvals.
The film is also taking an uncommon promotional route by going into theatres without a conventional trailer. Nani has confirmed that the team chose to prioritise finishing the movie rather than diverting several days of work into producing a trailer. The announced runtime is approximately two hours and 49 minutes.
The Paradise also received another pre-release boost from its second single, Yeshanagula. The song has crossed 100 million views, with the film’s promotional team describing it as the fastest Telugu song to reach the milestone. The achievement adds to the film’s momentum ahead of its September 24 opening.
Comparison: Where the Three Updates Stand
- Hanuman Ansh: Trivikram Srinivas has exited as presenter of the Telugu version after the arrangement broke down at the last minute. The teaser event was cancelled, but the exact reason for his withdrawal has not been publicly explained and the September 18 Telugu release has not been formally called off.
- Fauji: December 3, 2026 was the officially announced theatrical date. Fresh reports now point to a 2027 release because of remaining production and post-production work, but the makers have not confirmed a replacement date.
- The Paradise: The September 24, 2026 release remains in place. The team has pushed back against reports of a confirmed major ticket-price hike, confirmed there will be no conventional trailer before release, and is promoting the 100 million-view milestone for Yeshanagula.
For now, Hanuman Ansh carries the most immediate uncertainty because its Telugu distribution and promotional setup changed only days before release. Fauji’s calendar is still awaiting an official revision, while The Paradise continues toward its September 24 theatrical date with post-production and final release preparations taking priority.