Horror fans in India have an exciting lineup ahead. Six most-awaited Indian horror films are set to release across multiple languages this year. These movies span Tamil, Odia, and Hindi cinema with release dates stretching from September to October 2026. Each film brings a unique flavor to the genre, from fantasy-horror to pure horror comedy.
Tamil Horror Films Lead the Charge
Immortal is a Tamil fantasy-horror thriller arriving on September 4, 2026. Mariyappan Chinna directs this film starring GV Prakash Kumar and Kayadu Lohar in lead roles. This marks GV Prakash Kumar’s 25th film in his career. Demonte Colony 3 follows on September 10. R. Ajay Gnanamuthu directs this Tamil horror film featuring Arulnithi, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Guru Somasundaram, and Meenakshi Govindarajan in the cast.
Odia Cinema Brings Two Horror Entries
Dahan: The Evil Within is an upcoming Odia horror film releasing on September 11, 2026. The movie hits theaters on the occasion of Ganesh Puja. Kankana follows on September 18, 2026 as an Odia fantasy-thriller and horror film. Prithvi Raj Patnaik directs this movie starring Supriya Nayak, Suryamayi Mohapatra, Ankita Mohanty, and Chaudhuri Jayaprakash Das in key roles. Both films bring Odia language horror to the big screen.
Hindi Horror Comedy and More
Nayi Naveli is an upcoming Hindi horror comedy film starring Yami Gautam in the lead role. The movie releases on October 16, 2026. Its poster recently dropped and fans are already excited to see it. This is Yami Gautam’s second horror film after Bhoot Police. Shakti Shalini is another upcoming horror film generating buzz. Reports suggest Anit Padda plays the lead role. Padda made his Bollywood debut with the film Siyara and this marks his first horror project. With so many options, horror lovers have plenty to look forward to in the coming months.
