Korean Kanakaraju

Korean Kanakaraju (2026)



కొరియన్ కనకరాజు

5.9 2026 165 min —

Director: Merlapaka Gandhi

Cast: Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, Sunil Varma, Satya, VTV Ganesh

Action Comedy Horror
A young man from Rayalaseema, Kanakaraju, sees his world turned inside out when a Korean ship arrives carrying something far more sinister than cargo—a vengeful spirit. The ghost seizes control of his body, and he is reborn as the fearsome Korean Kanakaraju, a possession that changes everything.

More About This Film

Korean Kanakaraju is an Indo-Korean horror comedy starring Varun Tej in a story that combines action, supernatural elements, and cross-cultural humor. The project brings Indian and Korean genre traditions together around a mysterious situation that places the protagonist in an unfamiliar world.

The film was announced with a distinctive visual identity centered on Korean locations and martial-arts imagery. The production is designed as a genre hybrid, mixing comedy with horror and action while using the cultural contrast between India and Korea as part of the story.

  • Varun Tej stars in the lead role.
  • The project was announced as an Indo-Korean production.
  • The film combines horror, comedy, and action.
  • The teaser prominently features Varun Tej wielding a katana.
  • It was among Varun Tej's major 2026 feature projects.

Where to Watch

Korean Kanakaraju is a 2026 theatrical release, with streaming availability dependent on the post-theatrical distribution deal.