Telugu Movies and Web Series Releasing on August 28, 2026: Check Cast and OTT Platforms
Friday, August 28, 2026, brings a fresh lineup of Telugu movies to theatres along with new Telugu content on OTT platforms. Sharwanand's Bhogi, Satya Dev's Samavarthi, Havish's Nenu Ready and Sara Arjun's Magic are among the theatrical releases scheduled for the day.
Meanwhile, viewers looking for something to watch at home can check out Part-Timers on JioHotstar and Aakali Rajyam on Aha.
Telugu Movies Releasing in Theatres on August 28
1. Bhogi
Bhogi is one of the biggest Telugu theatrical releases of the week. The period action drama stars Sharwanand, Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi. Directed by Sampath Nandi, the film is set against the Telangana-Maharashtra border and is scheduled to release in theatres on August 28, 2026.
Star Cast: Sharwanand, Anupama Parameswaran, Dimple Hayathi
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
2. Magic
Magic is a Telugu musical entertainer directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, with Sara Arjun in the lead. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 28.
Star Cast: Sara Arjun
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
OTT: Not announced yet
3. Nenu Ready
Nenu Ready is a romantic action-comedy starring Havish and Kavya Thapar. The supporting cast includes Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore, Murali Sharma, Goparaju Ramana, Srikanth Ayyangar, Ajay and Hari Teja, with Nargis Fakhri appearing in a special number. The film is directed by Trinathrao Nakkina.
Star Cast: Havish, Kavya Thapar, Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore, Murali Sharma, Nargis Fakhri
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
OTT: Not announced yet
4. Samavarthi
Samavarthi is an action thriller featuring Satya Dev and Ganavi Lakshman in the lead roles. Dileesh Pothan and Rajeev Kanakala are also part of the cast. Directed by Ajay Nag V, the movie is scheduled to arrive in theatres on August 28.
Star Cast: Satya Dev, Ganavi Lakshman, Dileesh Pothan, Rajeev Kanakala
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
OTT: Not announced yet
5. Thella Kagitham
Thella Kagitham is a Telugu romantic musical film starring Harsh Roshan and Nakshatra. Ramesh Bandreddi has directed the film, while Vijay Bulganin has composed the music.
Star Cast: Harsh Roshan, Nakshatra
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
OTT: Not announced yet
6. Kiku Chiranjeevi
Kiku Chiranjeevi, also listed as Chiranjeevi, is a Telugu survival drama thriller directed by Shubha Sai Venkat. The film stars Kiku Yanamala and Kashish Khan, with Easwari Rao, Tanikella Bharani, Goparaju Ramana and Srikanth Iyengar in supporting roles.
Star Cast: Kiku Yanamala, Kashish Khan, Easwari Rao, Tanikella Bharani, Goparaju Ramana, Srikanth Iyengar
Platform: Theatres
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Telugu Web Series and OTT Releases
7. Part-Timers
Part-Timers is a Telugu workplace comedy-drama series premiering on JioHotstar on August 28. The series stars Thanuja Puttaswamy and Gnaneswari Kandregula and is directed by Sampath Kumar Thota.
Star Cast: Thanuja Puttaswamy, Gnaneswari Kandregula
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 28, 2026
8. Aakali Rajyam
Aakali Rajyam is a Telugu youth-oriented drama series about three friends dealing with unemployment, financial struggles and career challenges. The series stars Vikas Vasishta, Geetha Saini and Rajesh Khanna and is directed by Neelagiri Mamilla. It premieres on Aha on August 28.
Star Cast: Vikas Vasishta, Geetha Saini, Rajesh Khanna
Platform: Aha
Release Date: August 28, 2026
August 28 Telugu Releases at a Glance
Title Type Main Cast Platform
Bhogi Movie Sharwanand, Anupama Parameswaran, Dimple Hayathi Theatres
Magic Movie Sara Arjun Theatres
Nenu Ready Movie Havish, Kavya Thapar Theatres
Samavarthi Movie Satya Dev, Ganavi Lakshman Theatres
Thella Kagitham Movie Harsh Roshan, Nakshatra Theatres
Kiku Chiranjeevi Movie Kiku Yanamala, Kashish Khan Theatres
Part-Timers Web Series Thanuja Puttaswamy, Gnaneswari Kandregula JioHotstar
Aakali Rajyam Web Series Vikas Vasishta, Geetha Saini, Rajesh Khanna Aha
With six Telugu films scheduled for theatrical release and two notable Telugu OTT titles arriving on Friday, August 28, audiences have plenty of options for the weekend.
