'Maremma': Maadhav's Debut Film Locks September Release

Maremma, the debut film of Maadhav Bhupathiraju — son of actor Raghu and nephew of Telugu star Ravi Teja — has confirmed a worldwide theatrical release on September 10, 2026. The announcement was made on July 22 through a release date poster.

The poster for the Telugu film shows Maadhav in the backdrop in a fierce, bloodied and battle-worn look. Against this backdrop is the imagery of the protagonist facing off against a sacred cow, hinting at a folklore-inspired storyline for the film.

The actor shared the announcement poster on X on July 22, writing, "The wait is over.Maremma arrives on September 10th. This film means the world to me, and I can't wait for you to experience it. See you in theatres on September 10."

The film is set in a rural backdrop and is described by its makers as an emotionally charged action drama packed with local culture, traditions and human relationships. Maadhav is said to deliver a role blending intense action with heartfelt emotions.

Deepa Balu plays the film’s female lead, with V.S. Rupa Lakshmi, Vinod Kumar, Vikas Vasishta and Dayanand Reddy in supporting roles.

The film's music is composed by Prashanth R. Vihari, cinematography is by Prasanth Ankireddy, editing is by Dev Rathod and art direction is by Rajkumar Murugesan. Action sequences are choreographed by Madigonda Natraj. Umesh Vilaasagaram serves as executive producer.

A teaser was released in February 2026, and the film was earlier expected to release in July before the date was shifted to September 10. Amidst promotions for the film, the makers released the film's first song, 'Baava Baava', in April 2026.

Details of the film have been released in a phased promotional rollout, with the first-look poster, teaser and songs shared ahead of the September 10 date announcement. No further details about the film's plot, distributor information or plans for OTT streaming have been announced.