Most expensive Indian movies of 2026: The year 2026 is shaping up to be the most expensive year in Indian cinema history. Leading the charge is Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, a two-part mythological epic reportedly mounted at a staggering Rs 4,000+ crore — a scale never before attempted in Indian filmmaking. Not far behind, Shah Rukh Khan’s King marks his big-screen debut alongside daughter Suhana Khan, backed by a budget upwards of Rs 300 crore.
From VFX-heavy mythologicals to star-studded action thrillers, here’s a look at the films spending the most to dominate the box office this year.
Set in the 1940s during British India, the pan-Indian film is scheduled to release in theaters on December 3, 2026. The film is helmed by Siddharth Anand and is all set to release on December 24, 2026. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is an upcoming period gangster action-thriller set in 1980s Goa. The film features Yash in the lead, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, and Huma Qureshi, and is directed by Geetu Mohandas. Toxic is slated for a theatrical release this year. Fauzi is an upcoming epic period war-action drama starring Prabhas, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, and produced by Mythri Movie Makers TgQPHd|||[[]] . Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film is about two strong-willed Army officers who find their lives intertwined with a woman, forming a complicated love triangle. it features Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles. The RajaSaab is a Telugu fantasy horror comedy film, written and directed by Maruthi. The film stars Prabhas, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan (in her Telugu film debut), Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab. Shah Rukh Khan’s next big action blockbuster, King, is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. It will also star Deepika Padukone and Suhana Khan in lead roles.
