Shivanna’s Upcoming Movies in 2026
Shivanna (Dr. Shiva Rajkumar) has a packed slate of films lined up, ranging from commercial entertainers to experimental projects and even a documentary. Here’s a breakdown of his upcoming releases:
Bale
Directed by Pawan Wadiya and produced by KVN Productions, Bale features Shivanna as a tough police officer. The film is set to release on 2026-10-02, and fans are eagerly awaiting his powerful cop avatar.
666 Operation Dream Theater
Helmed by Hemanth Rao, this film stars Shivanna alongside Dolly. It is described as a period suspense thriller, with the teaser already generating strong buzz. The release is expected later this year.
A for Anand
Directed by Srini, this project was announced a year ago. On Shivanna’s birthday, the makers released a glimpse, confirming that shooting will be completed this year. The release may happen in late 2026 or early 2027.
Gummadi Narasaiah
Directed by Parameshwar Hirawale, this film is based on the real-life story of Gummadi Narasaiah, an honest politician from Telangana. The biographical drama is expected to release this year.
Survivor
Directed by Pradeep K Shastri, Survivor is a documentary film based on Shivanna’s personal battle against cancer and his recovery journey. It has been announced as “coming soon.”
Untitled Family Drama with Abhishan Jeevant
Shivanna plays a father in this emotional family drama directed by Tourist Family. Co-starring Yogalakshmi and Shivani Nagaram, the film explores father-son dynamics. Shooting has already begun, and it is likely to release this year.
Dad
Another project starring Shivanna, Dad has already gone on floors and is expected to release in 2026.
Untitled Pan-India Film with R Chandru
Announced earlier, this untitled film will be a pan-India release in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. A new poster was unveiled recently, confirming its development.
JJ Roy
Directed by Chetan Kumar and produced by Kishore Pattakonda, JJ Roy had its poster released on Shivanna’s birthday. The tagline reads: “There is power in my name, there is power in my blood.” This hints at a powerful, action-packed narrative
