Fresh off dominating pan-India cinema with KGF and Salaar, Prashanth Neel is stepping into unfamiliar territory. While deep in production on his Jr NTR-starrer Dragon, the filmmaker is also presenting a horror film titled 418 — and its release date is now locked.
Backed by Mythri Movie Makers (the studio behind the Pushpa franchise), 418 marks the directorial debut of Kirtan Nadagouda, who has previously worked as an assistant director under Neel. The film releases in theatres on July 31, 2026.
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Prashanth Neel’s Film Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | July 31, 2026 |
| Presenter | Prashanth Neel |
| Production Banner | Mythri Movie Makers |
| Director | Kirtan Nadagouda (debut) |
| Lead Cast | Surya Raj, Charan Lakkaraju, Preethi Pagadal |
| Cinematography | Dinesh Divakar |
| Music | Venky GG |
What We Know So Far
The first-look poster leans into pure dread — framed through a door’s keyhole, it shows a girl sitting alone in a room, her back turned to the viewer. Mythri Movie Makers captioned the reveal with a simple, ominous line about fear beginning behind that door.
With the release just weeks away, a trailer drop is expected soon.
Meanwhile, Neel’s own directorial slate remains packed. His next big-ticket film, co-starring Jr NTR, Anil Kapoor, and Rukmini Vasanth, is set for a grand release in June 2027 — meaning 418 is very much a side project squeezed in between his larger commitments.
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FAQs
Q1. When does 418 release in theatres?
418 is set for a grand theatrical release on July 31, 2026.
Q2. Is Prashanth Neel directing 418?
No, he is only presenting the film; it is directed by debutant Kirtan Nadagouda, his former assistant.
