Top 7 Indian Film Franchises: From action thrillers to mythological epics, Indian cinema today marches into its golden age where franchises and cinematic universes are reworking the definition of box-office success. In this current era, filmmakers create interlinked stories set in massive budgets in the hope of wide global interest. The following are the top 7 most awaited Indian film franchises set to rule theatres in the coming years.
Kicking off with the big hit Pushpa: The Rise and now awaited with bated breath, Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna will return to complete their roles in Pushpa 3: The Rampage, which has an estimated budget of ₹500+ crore. The year of its release is confirmed for 2028, thus crowning it as one of the biggest franchises of Indian cinema.
Mohanlal’s Lucifer has shaped into a cult movie and now director Prithviraj Sukumaran aims to further the story with L3: THe Beginning. With a budget of ₹175+ crore, this trilogy is for sure alive and kicking with pan-India attention.
The HIT franchise has made a connected crime investigation universe, which it is now about to extend. Next in line is HIT 4: The Fourth Case and will see Karthi star as ACP Veerappan. The film is assumed to be made within a budget of 100 crores and is slated for 2026.
Adivi Sesh’s Gudachari 2 (G2) will continue the thriller spy saga but now on an entirely different scale with an estimated ₹100 crore budget. The wait for its release is eagerly awaited by fans of slick action thrillers.
LCU of director Lokesh Kanagaraj is India’s answer to the Marvel universe. With Coolie (Rajinikanth), Kaithi 2 (Karthi), and Vikram 2 (Kamal Haasan) upcoming, this multi-starrer franchise is one of the most ambitious cinematic universes.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 will further discover the origin story of the mystical world presented in Kantara. With a budget of ₹125 crore, this work ensures a deep descent into folklore-based cinema.
After the success of Mirai, development on Mirai 2, starring Teja Sajja and Manchu Manoj with a budget of ₹60 crore, represents the growing Indian interest in indigenous superhero stories.
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From pan-India spectacles to rooted folklore, these franchises signify the breadth and ambition of Indian cinema. With sky-high budgets, big-named casts, and interlinked storylines, they promise to spread their magic not just in India but all across the globe.
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