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Shambhala Box Office: Film Crosses ₹15 Crore Mark as Rishab Shetty Launches Hindi Trailer for Pan-India Release
The Telugu supernatural thriller Shambhala, starring Aadi Saikumar, is poised for a pan-Indian reach with its upcoming Hindi dubbed release on January 9, 2026. The announcement came as Kantara star Rishab Shetty unveiled the Hindi trailer for the film, adding significant buzz to its North Indian market entry. This move follows the movie's successful theatrical run in its original Telugu version, which hit screens on December 25, 2025. After a grand successful Telugu release. #Shambala releasing in Hindi on 9th Jan’26Unveiling the Hindi trailer - https://t.co/S1IUlDRVJzAll the best to @iamaadisaikumar and the entire team😊@tweets_archana @ugandharmuni #RajasekharAnnabhimoju @ShiningPictures… pic.twitter.com/itnt68GNa2— Rishab Shetty (@shetty_rishab) January 4, 2026 Directed by Ugandhar Muni, Shambhala has been a solid performer at the box office since its Christmas release. The film, produced by Mahidhar Reddy and Rajasekhar Annabhimoju under the Shining Pictures banner, has garnered positive word-of-mouth for its unique blend of science, superstition, and horror. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})  Shambhala got off to a decent start, collecting ₹1.50 crore net in India on its opening day.The film maintained steady collections through its first week and into the second. After 11 days in theaters, the supernatural thriller had amassed an estimated ₹13.44 crore in India net collections. The movie collected around ₹1.31 crore India net on its eleventh day. Early reports indicated that the film grossed an impressive ₹5.4 crore within its first two days, marking it as the biggest opener of Aadi Saikumar's career. Set in a remote village in the 1980s, the film's plot is triggered by a meteor crash that unleashes a series of inexplicable and terrifying events. Aadi Saikumar plays Vikram, a geoscientist and an atheist, who arrives to investigate the phenomenon. He finds himself in a conflict between scientific reasoning and the deep-rooted superstitions of the villagers, who believe the meteor is an evil omen. The film has been praised for its engaging storyline, atmospheric tension, and Aadi Saikumar's intense performance.The cast also includes Archana Iyer, Swasika Vijay, Ravi Varma, and Madhunandan in pivotal roles.Following its favorable reception in the Telugu states, the producers are optimistic about the film's prospects in the Hindi-speaking market. The Hindi version is set for a theatrical release on January 9, 2026. Initially, there were reports of a January 1st release, but the date has been officially confirmed as the 9th. The involvement of a celebrated actor-director like Rishab Shetty in launching the Hindi trailer is expected to provide a significant boost to the film's visibility and appeal to a wider audience.
