Indian
cinema’s
fantasy
genre
is
undergoing
a
striking
transformation,
with
filmmakers
increasingly
drawing
from
mythology,
folklore,
astrology,
and
imagined
universes
to
craft
visually
immersive
and
emotionally
resonant
narratives.
Backed
by
major
production
houses
and
visionary
directors,
2026
is
shaping
up
to
be
a
landmark
year
for
fantasy
storytelling
on
the
big
screen.
Here
are
five
highly
anticipated
fantasy
films
expected
to
leave
a
lasting
impact.
Kalki
2
–
Vyjayanthi
Movies
Following
the
unprecedented
scale
and
global
reception
of
Kalki
,
the
Kalki
franchise
is
set
to
expand
further
in
2026
under
the
direction
of
Nag
Ashwin.
Headlined
by
Prabhas,
the
film
also
stars
Prabhas,
Amitabh
Bachchan,
and
Kamal
Haasan
in
pivotal
roles.
Produced
by
C.
Aswani
Dutt
under
the
banner
of
Vyjayanthi
Movies,
Kalki
reimagines
the
prophecy
of
Lord
Vishnu’s
final
avatar
in
a
dystopian
future,
seamlessly
blending
ancient
scriptures
with
cutting-edge
technology
and
large-scale
cinematic
spectacle.
Rahu
Ketu
–
Blive
Rahu
Ketu
is
an
upcoming
Indian
Hindi-language
fantasy
comedy
written
and
directed
by
Vipul
Vig.
Produced
by
Umesh
Kumar
Bansal,
Suraj
Singh,
and
Varsha
Kukreja
under
the
banners
of
Zee
Studios
and
BLive
Productions,
the
film
takes
a
lighter,
entertaining
approach
to
astrology
and
cosmic
mythology.
The
ensemble
cast
includes
Pulkit
Samrat,
Varun
Sharma,
Shalini
Pandey,
and
Chunky
Panday,
bringing
together
humour,
fantasy,
and
contemporary
storytelling.
Rooted
in
the
mythological
significance
of
the
shadow
planets
Rahu
and
Ketu,
the
film
is
expected
to
explore
themes
of
fate,
destiny,
and
karmic
twists
through
a
comedic
lens,
making
it
one
of
the
most
distinctive
and
offbeat
fantasy
offerings
slated
for
2026.
Mahakali
–
PVCU
Expanding
the
cinematic
universe
that
began
with
Hanu-Man,
Mahakali
is
directed
by
Prasanth
Varma
and
produced
by
Ranadheer
Reddy
under
the
banner
of
RKD
Studios.
The
film
introduces
Bhoomi
Shetty
in
the
lead
role,
portraying
the
fierce
and
divine
embodiment
of
Goddess
Kali.
Envisioned
as
a
mythological
superhero
narrative,
Mahakali
blends
spiritual
symbolism
with
modern
storytelling,
offering
a
powerful,
female-centric
fantasy
spectacle
rooted
in
Shakti
mythology.
Adhira
–
PVCU
Adhira
is
an
upcoming
fantasy-action
epic
that
delves
into
ancient
legends
and
warrior
folklore,
aiming
to
create
a
richly
detailed
cinematic
world.
Recently,
filmmaker
Prasanth
Varma
unveiled
the
first
look
of
the
film,
officially
announcing
SJ
Suryah
and
Kalyan
Dasari
in
lead
roles.
Mounted
on
a
grand
scale
with
a
strong
emphasis
on
stylised
action
and
visual
effects,
Adhira
is
expected
to
blend
mythological
themes
with
contemporary
cinematic
sensibilities.
With
its
intriguing
premise
and
powerful
casting,
the
film
has
quickly
emerged
as
a
notable
addition
to
the
fantasy
slate
of
2026.
Vvan
–
Balaji
Motion
Pictures,
Balaji
Telefilms
Stepping
away
from
traditional
mythological
fantasy,
Vvan
is
a
dark
fantasy
thriller
starring
Sidharth
Malhotra
in
the
lead
role.
Directed
by
Deepak
Mishra
and
produced
by
Ektaa
R
Kapoor
under
Balaji
Motion
Pictures,
the
film
blends
folklore,
mysticism,
and
psychological
tension.
With
its
atmospheric
storytelling,
Vvan
explores
fear,
faith,
and
the
supernatural,
promising
a
genre-bending
fantasy
experience
for
audiences.
With
filmmakers
pushing
creative
boundaries
and
production
houses
investing
heavily
in
world-building
and
visual
storytelling,
these
films
collectively
signal
a
bold
and
ambitious
new
chapter
for
Indian
fantasy
cinema
in
2026.