Korean Kanakaraju (2026)

Korean Kanakaraju is an Indian Telugu-language Indo-Korean horror-comedy that was released in theatres worldwide on 7 August 2026. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film features music composed by Thaman S and stars “Mega Prince” Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, and comedian Satya in prominent roles. Set across the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh and Seoul, South Korea, the movie combines supernatural elements, action, and situational comedy to create an unusual cross-cultural entertainer.

The story follows Kanakaraju (Varun Tej), a short-tempered young man from Anantapur whose ordinary life takes a bizarre turn when the spirit of a deceased South Korean mob kingpin mysteriously travels to Rayalaseema through a vessel arriving from Korea and possesses him. Suddenly, Kanakaraju’s personality, mannerisms, language, and behavior begin changing under the influence of the Korean gangster’s spirit. His love interest (Ritika Nayak), best friend (Satya), local criminals, and a group of Korean gangsters are soon caught up in the chaos as they pursue the secrets surrounding the spirit and its unfinished legacy. Its blends horror, comedy, romance, and action into a quirky story of possession, mistaken identities, and cross-cultural chaos.

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