On Maha Shivratri, Tollywood Prince Mahesh Babu launches ‘Nagabandham’ teaser - Watch

The makers of Nagabandham have finally unveiled the much-anticipated teaser of their ambitious mythological period drama, offering audiences a visually spectacular first glimpse into its mystical world. Released on Sunday to mark Maha Shivratri, the teaser was launched by superstar Mahesh Babu, who shared his excitement about the project on social media, calling the world of Nagabandham ‘absolutely fascinating’.

Set against the serene yet powerful backdrop of the Himalayas, the teaser introduces a story steeped in ancient Indian spirituality. It hints at a closely guarded secret now threatened by human greed. At the heart of the narrative lies the sacred Nagabandham Temple, depicted as a hidden shrine protected by divine forces and believed to hold a cosmic power. 

The teaser carries evocative lines: “Born from Brahma’s Creation… Guarded by Vishnu’s Dharma… Powered by Mahadev’s Fury…”

The #WorldOfNagabandham looks absolutely fascinating all the way…. Looking forward to experiencing it soon.. 🤗🤗🤗https://t.co/slsS18887c#Nagabandham#AbhishekNama@ViratKarrna@NabhaNatesh@Ishmenon#KishoreAnnapureddy@Nishithareddy85@nikstudiosindia@AbhishekPicture

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) February 15, 2026

Virat Karrna’s Fierce Transformation

The teaser spotlights Virat Karrna in an intense avatar, culminating in a powerful transformation that channels Lord Shiva’s fury. Striking visuals, large-scale action sequences and high-energy combat dominate the glimpse, with minimal dialogue and a strong reliance on grand visual effects. The narrative also appears to draw partial inspiration from Ahmad Shah Abdali’s invasion, blending historical undertones with mythology.

Featuring Nabha Natesh, Ishwarya Menon, Mahesh Manjrekar, Jagapathi Babu and others, the film is directed and written by Abhishek Nama. Slated for a summer 2026 release in five languages, Nagabandham promises a larger-than-life cinematic spectacle.