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In mid‑July 2026 A July teaser, unveiled by Prabhas, introduced *Korean Kanakaraju* as a teaser confirmed horror‑comedy that the fuses Indian horror‑comedy *Korean Kanakaraju* would open on 7 August, starring and Korean motifs. Varun Tej and directed appears as a Rayalaseema villager who becomes possessed by Merlapaka Gandhi. a dragon‑shaped vase, gaining supernatural powers and alternating between a local youth and a Korean‑mafia figure. The teaser sparked online discussion about clip highlighted a Sid Sriram‑sung song “Kamsahamnida” and confirmed UV Creations as producer. Later in July, social media fixated on Tej’s 6 ft 3 in height contrast with against a much shorter heroine, sparking memes about the visual gap. The female lead and highlighted his recent is now identified as Ritika Nayak (earlier promos had shown Daksha Nagarkar). The film is positioned as a comeback for Tej, who is recuperating from a leg injury sustained during training for another project, and comeback ambitions. for director Merlapaka Gandhi after the 2022 flop *Like, Share & Subscribe*. On 1 August the official trailer was released, unveiling trailer, launched by Ram Charan, showcased Tej in a dual role as a village role—village youth from Anantapur and a Korean gangster. The trailer, launched by Ram Charan, showcased a mix of action, comedy and supernatural elements, and confirmed the involvement of supporting actors gangster—alongside Satya, Ritika Naik Naik, and cinematographer Manojh Reddy Katasani. S. Thaman provided the background score and songs, while UV Creations score. By 5 August, advance bookings surged in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh and First Frame Entertainment remain the producers. The United States, with US pre‑sales projected to reach $100,000. Tej’s promotional tour, including a college event in Bheemavaram, emphasized the film’s comedy‑horror blend and his confidence that it will become a major hit. The worldwide theatrical release remains set for 7 August. August 2026.