Sree Vishnu is set to achieve a rare milestone in Telugu cinema with the release of two films, Mrityunjay and Vishnu Vinyasam, on the same day, February 27, 2026. This phenomenon last occurred in 2015 with Nani's Yevade Subramanyam and Jenda Pai Kapiraju. The decision to release both films on the same day is driven by business considerations, as postponing one film would require renegotiating several deals, leading to financial losses.
Vishnu Vinyasam, directed by debutant Yadunaath Maruthi Rao, explores a man's obsession with astrology and superstition. Nayan Sarika stars alongside Sree Vishnu, produced by Sumanth Naidu G. In contrast, Mrityunjay is an investigative thriller directed by Hussain Sha Kiran, featuring Sree Vishnu and Reba Monica John as a police officer.
This isn't the first time a Telugu actor has released two films on the same day. Balakrishna achieved this feat in 1993 with Nippuravva and Bangaaru Bullodu. Other notable instances include NTR's Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu and Sampurna Raamaayanam on Jan 14, 1959, and Shoban Babu's Lakshmee Nivaasam and Panthaalu Pattinpulu on July 19, 1968, Even Chiranjeevi faced such situation couple of times, his Kaali and Tatayya Premaleelalu was released on September 19, 1980 and Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu and Tongue Rangadu on Octabor 1, 1982.
With both films sticking to their release date, Sree Vishnu is poised to make history. The outcome of this bold move remains to be seen, but it's undoubtedly an exciting development for Telugu cinema enthusiasts.