February 2026 looks like a movie-goer's dream month for Sandalwood's audiences. Kannada has hit the nail on the head for crime thrillers, mass entertainers and long-sought stars. From Raj B. Shetty’s investigator role in Rakkasapuradhol to Seetha Payanam’s Valentine’s Day romance, if you prefer something more cinematic. Here's your one final list of the Kannada theatrical releases for February 2026.
Kannada Movie Release Calendar: February 2026
| Release Date | Movie Title | Lead Cast | Genre |
| Feb 6 | Rakkasapuradhol | Raj B. Shetty, Swathishta Krishnan | Mystery / Thriller |
| Feb 6 | JC The University | Surya Prakhyath, Bhavana | Action / Drama |
| Feb 6 | Non-Veg | Atharva Prakash, Sanjana Burli | Comedy / Drama |
| Feb 13 | Alpha | Hemanth Kumar, Ayaana | Action / Thriller |
| Feb 13 | Mango Pachcha | Sanchith Sanjeev, Kaajal Kunder | Action / Drama |
| Feb 14 | Seetha Payanam | Niranjan Sudhindra, Aishwarya Arjun | Romance / Road Movie |
| Feb 20 | Karavali | Prajwal Devaraj, Raj B. Shetty | Action / Drama |
| Feb 20 | Buddhivantha 2 | Upendra, Meghana Sundar Raj | Action / Thriller |
| Feb 20 | Mudhol | Vikram Ravichandran, Sanjana Anand | Action |
| Feb 27 | The Rise Of Ashoka | Sathish Ninasam, Sapthami Gowda | Action / Crime |
| Feb 27 | Hayagrriva | Dhanveerrah, Sanjana Anand | Crime / Mystery |
| Feb 27 | Rolex | Komal Kumar, Sonal Monteiro | Comedy / Drama |
Major Highlights of the Month
1. Rakkasapuradhol (Feb 6)
The movie stars the versatile Raj B. Shetty as SI Shiva, a local demon, who share a mysterious village plagued with a series of slayings by Kolli Devva. As the villagers indulge in superstition, SI Shiva seeks rationality in a plot laced with horror along with some sort of brutal police action.
2. Mango Pachcha (Feb 13)
To celebrate the grand release of Sanchith Sanjeev (Nephew of Kiccha Sudeep), this film is one of the most anticipated 2026 "launch vehicles". It is an action drama that is supposed to be fashion-forward action set in a speculative mid-2000 era. Its premise would be on its way out in a very well-rehearsed, high tension and visually stunning action action drama, full of surprises, all set in Malaysia for a big-screen production run.
3. Seetha Payanam (Feb 14)
Timed right for Valentine’s Day, this road-trip romance features Niranjan Sudhindra and Aishwarya Arjun. This movie is directed by the iconic Arjun Sarja; the plot adds a lot of spice to our life in a modern context on a road trip.
4. Karavali (Feb 20)
Prajwal Devaraj and Raj B. Shetty team up towards another action narrative, set on the South India coast of Karnataka. Its film has stirred large numbers of people's interest for its gritty, realistic portrayal of the land that is "Karavali" (coastal).
5. The Rise of Ashoka (Feb 27)
Sathish Ninasam and Sapthami Gowda lead this action-crime saga. The movie is expected to delve into some of the grim side of systematic crime, featuring Sathish in a previously unseen tough suit.
