Indian cinema goes Global! With Hollywood collabs and international VFX! From Prabhas’ Spirit to Nani’s Paradise--from Nitesh's Ramayana to Rajamouli's Globe-Trotter !! By Sr. Journalist Chaitanya Padukone

Indian Cinema, whose first motion picture was Dadasaheb Phalke's 'Raja Harishchandra' (1913), will be celebrating its 113th glorious anniversary during ( next year) 2026 with international-levels phenomenal progress! Recognized and acclaimed as the largest film-industry in the world,  Indian Cinema will finally see a major marvelous transition in 2026. From Hollywood collaborations to international VFX teams and shooting schedules in foreign locations, Indian filmmakers are now building stories for a global audience, besides the Pan-Indian movie-goers.

Here are Four most anticipated Indian films of 2026 that will be seen carrying Hollywood influences and collabs :

1. Prabhas’s Spirit brings Don Lee on board

Directed by 'showman' Sandeep Reddy Vanga ( of 'Animal' fame), the movie Spirit is shaping up to be an explosive action thriller featuring pan-Indian superstar Prabhas. The buzz around the film grew stronger when reports emerged that Korean-American actor Don Lee (Ma Dong-Seok) of Train to Busan and Eternals fame might join the cast. This collaboration signals a major Indo-Korean crossover, reflecting the film’s ambition to compete on a truly international level when it releases in the second half of  2026.

2. Ryan Reynolds in talks for The Paradise

Mega-star Nani’s (G. Naveen Babu)  upcoming film, The Paradise directed by Srikanth Odela ( of 'Dasara' fame), is already turning heads, not only for its ambitious visuals but also for reports that Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has been approached to collaborate. The film also starring Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal, and Sonali Kulkarni, aims for a multilingual global release, with a tone and visual language designed to appeal to both Eastern and Western audiences. If confirmed, this crossover could redefine how Indian films attract Hollywood talent.

3. International VFX Magic in Nitesh's  Ramayana

The mythological mega-epic Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari ( of mega-hit 'Dangal' fame), featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in prominent roles, is being built on a colossal scale, featuring an international VFX team from Doon Studios, known for Hollywood-level visual craftsmanship. This collaboration promises to bring the grandeur of India’s most revered epic to global screens with cutting-edge effects rivaling Marvel and DC productions.

4. SS Rajamouli’s Globe Trotter: India’s next global epic!

After RRR’s Oscar-Award winning success, 'showman' S.S. Rajamouli ( of blockbusters Baahubali 1 & 2 fame) is back with Globe Trotter, ( "SSMB29")  an international adventure starring Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas. Shot across multiple continents, the film is poised to be India’s answer to Indiana Jones, a spectacle designed for global audiences. With Rajamouli’s signature storytelling and Hollywood-level execution, this could be India’s biggest crossover film yet.