Anaganaga Oka Raju is a 2026 Telugu-language comedy-drama film that was released in theatres on 14 January 2026, coinciding with the Sankranthi festival.
Overview of Anaganaga Oka Raju
The film is directed by Maari, with the screenplay written by lead actor Naveen Polishetty alongside Chinmay Gatrazu. It stars Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead roles, alongside Rao Ramesh, Tarak Ponnappa, Faria Abdullah, Nag Raj Kottu, Saanve Megghana, and a large supporting ensemble including Goparaju Ramana, Chammak Chandra, and Bhadram.
The film centers on a light, situational-comedy premise built around a charming small-town schemer, with a modest budget that became one of the season’s most efficient hits.
Production
The film was produced under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas on a comparatively modest budget of around ₹8 crore. The first single, “Bhimavaram Balma,” was released on 27 November 2025 ahead of the film’s Sankranthi launch. It carries a runtime of 147 minutes.
Key Details
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Detail |
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Director |
Maari |
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Starring |
Naveen Polishetty, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Rao Ramesh, Tarak Ponnappa |
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Music |
Mickey J Meyer |
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Release Date |
14 January 2026 |
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Language |
Telugu |
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Running Time |
147 minutes |
Main Scenes
The fading fortune
The film opens by establishing Raju’s family history: how his grandfather squandered a once-great zamindari fortune, leaving Raju with nothing but a respected surname to hide behind.
Keeping up appearances
Raju is shown maintaining an elaborate illusion of wealth in front of the village, setting up the comic tension at the heart of his character.
The wedding humiliation
A pivotal, ego-wounding moment at a friend’s lavish wedding pushes Raju to resolve that he must marry into money to reclaim his status.
Meeting Charulatha
At a lively village fair, Raju crosses paths with Charulatha, the daughter of a wealthy landlord, sparking the film’s central romance.
Operation Charulatha
With his loyal band of friends, Raju launches an elaborate scheme to win Charulatha’s heart, providing much of the film’s comic set-pieces.
The wedding
The plan succeeds, and Raju and Charulatha are married in a big celebratory sequence.
The wedding-night twist
On their wedding night, Raju receives a letter from his father-in-law revealing that Charulatha’s family is bankrupt too a comic rug-pull that flips the entire premise of the story.
The resolution
With both families’ pretenses exposed, Raju and Charulatha are forced to confront the truth together, leading to a heartfelt, family-oriented close.
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