418 (2026)

418 is a Telugu horror thriller written and directed by Kirtan Nadagouda, who makes his debut as director after assisting and co-directing with Prashanth Neel; Neel presents the film. Vivek (Surya Raj Veerabathini), an 18-year-old, struggles to tell reality from hallucination. A building that has stayed sealed for 15 years is opened again, and attention falls on Room No. 418, which seems to hold its darkest secret. The arrival of Devika (Chaithra Achar) deepens the sense of dread. Charan Lakkaraju, Preethi Pagadala and Shashank Patil are also in the cast. Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar produce the film under Mythri Movie Makers, and it is the banner's first venture into horror. The release was moved from 31 July and then 18 September before being set for 23 October 2026.