Shambhala
OTT
Release:
The
Telugu
supernatural
horror
thriller
Shambhala
marked
its
theatrical
release
on
December
25,
2025,
arriving
during
the
year-end
holiday
window.
Written
and
directed
by
Ugandhar
Muni,
the
film
is
set
against
the
backdrop
of
a
remote
village
and
blends
elements
of
folklore,
mystery,
and
investigation.
The
film
features
Aadi
Saikumar
in
the
lead
role,
with
Archana
Iyer
playing
a
key
character.
Set
in
the
1980s,
Shambhala
revolves
around
a
quiet
village
whose
routine
life
is
disrupted
after
a
meteor
crash
nearby.
In
the
aftermath,
residents
begin
exhibiting
disturbing
behavior,
and
a
series
of
unexplained
deaths
unsettles
the
community.
Fear
and
superstition
spread
quickly,
with
villagers
attributing
the
incidents
to
supernatural
forces.
Against
this
backdrop,
Vikram,
a
scientist
played
by
Aadi
Saikumar,
arrives
in
the
village
to
study
the
meteor
and
understand
the
root
cause
of
the
events
scientifically.
As
his
investigation
deepens,
the
narrative
explores
the
village’s
history
and
its
long-held
beliefs.
The
film
also
introduces
Devi,
portrayed
by
Archana
Iyer,
who
assists
Vikram
as
he
navigates
local
customs
and
stories
surrounding
Shambhala’s
deity.
The
storyline
gradually
unfolds
through
Vikram’s
interactions
with
villagers
and
his
attempts
to
connect
the
present-day
disturbances
with
past
events.
Cast,
Crew,
and
Streaming
Details
Shambhala
is
produced
by
Mahidhar
Reddy
and
Rajasekhar
Annabhimoju
under
the
Shining
Pictures
banner.
The
technical
team
includes
music
composer
Sricharan
Pakala,
cinematographer
Praveen
K.
Bangarri,
and
editor
Shravan
Katikaneni.
The
supporting
cast
features
actors
such
as
Swasika
Vijay,
Madhunandan,
Ravi
Varma,
Meesala
Laxman,
Shiju
Menon,
Harsha
Vardhan,
and
Shailaja
Priya,
among
others.
Following
its
theatrical
run,
the
film
is
now
preparing
for
its
digital
release.
The
OTT
rights
of
Shambhala
have
been
acquired
by
Telugu
streaming
platform
Aha.
The
film
is
scheduled
to
begin
streaming
on
January
22,
2026.
Additionally,
subscribers
to
the
platform’s
premium
plan,
Aha
Gold,
will
get
early
access
to
the
film
a
day
earlier,
starting
January
21,
2026.
With
its
shift
from
cinemas
to
digital
screens,
Shambhala
is
set
to
reach
a
wider
audience
interested
in
supernatural
thrillers
rooted
in
folklore
and
mystery,
offering
viewers
the
option
to
watch
the
film
from
home
later
this
month.