Mythri Movie Makers Enters Horror Zone: Prashanth Neel’s 418 Gets Release Date

After delivering blockbuster commercial entertainers for years, Mythri Movie Makers is finally stepping into the horror genre with 418 , its first full-fledged horror thriller. The makers have officially announced that the film will hit theatres worldwide on July 31, 2026 , raising curiosity among movie lovers eager to see the banner explore a completely new space.

The release date announcement came with a haunting new poster that instantly grabbed attention. Featuring a mysterious room viewed through a keyhole, the poster carries the chilling tagline, "Behind this door lies the beginning of all your fears," promising audiences a horror experience that relies on fear and suspense rather than the recent trend of horror comedies. The film's social media campaign has also teased, "Enough of horror comedies... It's time for horror."

418 stars internet sensation Preethi Pagadala , who won appreciation with Patang , in the lead role. She is joined by Charan Lakkaraju , Surya Raj , and several fresh faces, with the makers betting on new talent to deliver an authentic horror experience.

The film is written and directed by Kirtan Nadagouda , a former associate of Prashanth Neel , making his directorial debut. Neel, known for blockbusters like KGF and Salaar , is presenting the film, a factor that has significantly boosted expectations. Reports suggest Neel was impressed by the unique script and came on board to back the project.

The technical crew includes cinematographer Dinesh Divakaran and music composer Venky GG , while Mythri Movie Makers is producing the film under the banners of Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar . With shooting already wrapped up, the team is currently busy with post-production and is expected to kick off an aggressive promotional campaign in the coming days.

With a spooky first look, an intriguing title, and Prashanth Neel's backing, 418 has already emerged as one of the most interesting Telugu horror films to watch out for this year. Fans are now eagerly waiting for the teaser to reveal what really lies behind the mysterious door numbered 418 .