When Will These Heroes Get a Hit?

Several mid-range Telugu heroes have found success in 2026 after struggling with consecutive setbacks. Sharwanand scored with Nari Nari Naduma Murari, while Santosh Soban impressed audiences with Couple Friendly. Akhil made a comeback with Lenin, Varun Tej delivered a strong outing with Korean Kanakaraju, and Ravi Teja returned to the success track with Irumudi. However, Gopichand, Vijay Deverakonda, Nithiin, Ram Pothineni, Siddu Jonnalagadda and Vishwak Sen are still looking for a major hit.

Gopichand is pinning his hopes on Bharat Varsh and Singa, while Vijay Deverakonda has Ranabaali and Rowdy Janardhan in the pipeline. Nithiin is moving ahead with new projects, and Ram Pothineni is focused on RAPO 23. Siddu Jonnalagadda has multiple films lined up, while Vishwak Sen is preparing for Cult, Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi Repeat and Legacy. With 2026 proving favourable for several heroes, the industry is now watching to see who among the remaining stars will make the strongest comeback.