HYDERABAD / BAY AREA — Leading international distribution houses have finalized major overseas theatrical deals for upcoming Indian and Hollywood releases scheduled throughout August 2026. Overseas distributors are gearing up for high-capacity screenings across key North American hubs, including the San Francisco Bay Area.
Key Overseas Distribution Highlights for August 2026:
Korean Kanakaraju (August 07, 2026):
Cast & Crew: Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, and Satya; directed by Merlapaka Gandhi.
Overseas Distribution: Overseas theatrical rights secured by FlyHigh Cinema in collaboration with Shloka Entertainments for North American distribution across major Bay Area locations.
Irumudi (August 21, 2026):
Cast & Crew: Karthik Adusumilli, Ajay Ghosh, and Sai Kumar; directed by Shiva Nirvana.
Overseas Distribution: Overseas release being handled by Prime Media across North American theaters.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups (August 26, 2026):
Cast & Crew: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria; directed by Geetu Mohandas.
Overseas Distribution: International rights for all Indian language versions (Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam) acquired by global distribution giant Phars Film in a landmark deal. State-side distribution in AP-TG is anchored by Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC).
Hollywood Slate (August 2026):
Releases: Super Troopers 3 (Aug 6), Mutiny (Aug 20), Insidious: Out of the Further (Aug 20), and The Dog Stars (Aug 27).
Distribution: Handled globally by Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Sony Pictures Releasing across North American chains including Bay Area theaters.
