Shambhala is a Telugu mystical thriller starring Aadi Saikumar and helmed by Ugandhar Muni. Archana Iyer takes on the female lead in the film, premiered on Aha on January 21, 2026.

The movie quickly gained popularity on OTT, clocking 50 million streaming minutes in just 5 days. The response has been impressive, and it remains to be seen how much more traction it will receive in the coming days. Meanwhile, the wait for its Hindi version on OTT continues.

The film follows a mysterious meteor strike that triggers strange and terrifying incidents in a remote village called Shambhala. As fear spreads, the villagers believe supernatural forces are at play. A rational geologist, Vikram (played by Aadi), arrives to investigate, only to realise that the mystery goes beyond logic and science.

Swasika Vijay, Madhunandan, Ravi Varma, and Laxman Meesala appear in key roles. The film is produced by Mahidhar Reddy and Rajasekhar Annabhimoju, with music composed by Sricharan Pakala.