The makers of Swayambhu, starring Karthikeya 1 & 2 actor Nikhil Siddhartha, have officially announced February 13, 2026—Maha Shivratri—as the film’s release date. The update arrived alongside a special wrap-up video titled Rise of Swayambhu, marking the completion of the film’s extensive production schedule.
Backed by Pixel Studios’ Bhuvan and Sreekar and presented by Tagore Madhu, Swayambhu is positioned as one of Nikhil’s most ambitious films to date. The historical action epic has been in the making for nearly two years, with 170 days of shooting across massive sets designed to recreate an expansive world inspired by India’s cultural heritage.
Director Bharat Krishnamachari leads the project with a technical lineup that includes some of the industry’s most acclaimed names; KK Senthil Kumar (cinematography) — known for Baahubali and RRR, Ravi Basrur (music) — the composer behind KGF and Salaar, Tammiraju (editing) — associated with major Telugu blockbusters, and production designers M. Prabhaharan and Raveendra.
The wrap video introduces the film’s scale, highlighting its action sequences, sprawling sets, and the story of a common man who rises to become a warrior. Nikhil revealed that the project, initially envisioned as a single film, grew into a larger world as production progressed. He underwent a significant physical transformation and trained extensively for the role, even dubbing for himself in the Hindi version for authenticity. The video also features his horse, Maruthi, who plays an important part in the narrative.
Featuring Samyuktha and Nabha Natesh as the female leads, Swayambhu promises a story rooted in lesser-known chapters of Indian history—going beyond conventional depictions of kings and warfare. With filming now wrapped, the team gears up for post-production as anticipation builds for the Pan-India release next Maha Shivratri.
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