Anaganaga
Oka Raju emerged as one of the biggest winners of the 2026 Sankranti season, cementing Naveen Polishetty’s position as a emerging and promising star. Released in theatres on January 14, the romantic comedy-drama struck a chord with audiences through its sharp humour, relatable characters, and entertaining twists. Despite clashing with several big-ticket releases, such as Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and Prabhas' The Raja Saab, the film went on to achieve hit status at the box office, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide. Now, after an impressive theatrical run, Anaganaga Oka Raju is all set to release on OTT.
Anaganaga Oka Raju: Streaming Details
Anaganaga Oka Raju is set to stream on Netflix, with the OTT release expected on February 11, 2026. While an official announcement from the makers or the platform is still awaited, the streaming date has already surfaced on the app, confirming its digital premiere. The film is expected to be available in Telugu with subtitles.
The film also performed exceptionally well in overseas markets, especially in the USA, where it reportedly grossed over USD 1.6 million. Its success is particularly notable given the tough competition from major releases.
Anaganaga Oka Raju: Story
Directed by Maari, Anaganaga Oka Raju follows the story of Raju, played by Naveen Polishetty, a small-town man with big dreams of wealth and luxury. Determined to change his destiny, Raju sets his sights on Charulatha (Meenaakshi Chaudhary), the daughter of influential and wealthy landlord Bhupathi Raju. With the help of his friends, Raju launches “Operation Charulatha,” using wit, charm, and carefully planned tricks to win her love and, eventually, her father’s approval. His plan works, and the couple gets married. However, the story takes a sharp turn after the wedding, when Raju realises that instead of inheriting riches, he has been left with a massive debt. What follows is a series of hilarious events.
Anaganaga Oka Raju turned out to be one of the standout performers of the Sankranti season. According to Sacnilk, the film earned over Rs 82.65 crore worldwide in just 22 days, while the makers later announced that it had crossed the coveted Rs 100 crore gross mark.The cast includes Naveen Polishetty as Raju Meenakshi Chaudhary as Charulata "Charu" Rao Ramesh as Pedapalem Bhupathi Raju, Charu’s father Tarak Ponnappa as Yerri Babu Goparaju Ramana as Muhurthala Murthy, Marriage broker and Chammak Chandra as Gumastha, Raju’s assistant.
Naveen Polishetty’s Winning Streak Continues
With Anaganaga Oka Raju, Naveen Polishetty has scored yet another major hit, completing a successful run following Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya and Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty. His relatable humour, grounded characters, and strong connect with younger audiences and the NRI diaspora continue to be his biggest strengths. Celebrating the film’s success, Naveen took to social media to reflect on his journey in the industry, calling the film a major milestone in his career.
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