Vikram Sahidev, son of noted producer Lagadapati Sridhar, is set to take his latest film Anakapalli to a much wider audience. The rustic action drama initially followed an unusual release strategy, with the makers choosing to screen the film exclusively in Anakapalli.
The limited release allowed the team to gauge the audience response before deciding on a broader theatrical rollout. Based on the response, the makers have now announced plans to release the film across multiple regions.
From a Single-Area Release to a Wider Rollout
Unlike the conventional approach followed by most films, Anakapalli was initially released only in the Anakapalli region. The strategy gave the team an opportunity to assess how audiences responded to the film before taking it to other territories.
The latest update confirms that the experiment has now moved into its next phase. Anakapalli is scheduled to have its worldwide release on October 2, 2026.
Vikram Sahidev Leads the Film
The film features Vikram Sahidev in the lead role. The actor, who comes from a film family, is looking to make an impression with this rustic action drama.
The project is directed by Khagesh Tammineni, while the story has been written by filmmaker Trinadha Rao Nakkina. Their combination has generated interest around the film’s rural setting and action-oriented narrative.
Strong Supporting Cast
Alongside Vikram Sahidev, Anakapalli features an ensemble cast in important roles. Sandhya Vasishta, Tarak Ponnappa, Indraja, Absar, Srinivas Vadlamani and Naidu Kandregula are part of the movie.
The makers are now hoping that the wider release will help the film reach audiences beyond its initial theatrical territory.
Trinadha Rao Nakkina Behind the Production
Anakapalli is produced by Kandregula Naidu and Trinadha Rao Nakkina. The music for the film has been composed by Davzand, adding another key technical element to the project.
With the movie now preparing for a worldwide release, the team will be looking to convert the initial regional response into stronger theatrical interest across other areas.
October 2 Release
The decision to expand the release after initially limiting it to one area makes Anakapalli an interesting case in terms of its theatrical strategy. The film will now face a much larger audience when it arrives worldwide on October 2.
Whether the wider release can translate the film’s initial response into a successful theatrical run remains to be seen.
