Shree Nandu and Yaamini Bhaskar star in the film Psych Siddhartha, along with the middle-class sensibilities and new-age relationship. The film, directed by Varun Reddy, features a protagonist who is on a losing streak. His sequence of personal and financial obstacles transforms into a starkly comical, emotionally charged story of self-discovery.
The film is largely focused on the youth and city-based viewers who like offbeat romantic comedies, also targeting those who appreciate character-driven stories. The film has composer Smaran Sai, Reddy’s cinematography and editor Prateek Nuti.
| Movie Name | Psych Siddhartha |
| Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Director | Varun Reddy |
| Producer | Shree Nandu, Shyam Sunder Reddy Thudi |
| Lead Cast | Shree Nandu, Yaamini Bhaskar |
| Supporting Cast | Narasimha S, Priyanka Rebekah Srinivas, Sukesh, Wadekar Narsing, Bobby Ratakonda, Sakshi Atree Chaturvedi, Mounika, Pradyumna Billuri |
| Music Director | Smaran Sai |
| Cinematographer | K Prakash Reddy |
| Editor | Prateek Nuti |
| Production House | Spirit Media, Nanduness, Keep Rolling Pictures |
| Release Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Runtime | Around 2 hours–2 hours 5 minutes |
| OTT Platform | Aha (digital rights acquired; streaming expected end of Jan 2026 or early Feb 2026) |
Overview
Psych Siddhartha
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Language
Telugu
Release Date
1 January 2026
Cast & Crew
Shree Nandu plays the lead role of Siddharth and Yaamini Bhaskar plays the female lead. The supporting cast includes Narasimha S, Priyanka Rebekah Srinivas, Sukesh, Narsing Wadekar, Bobby Ratakonda, Chaturvedi Atree Sakshi, Mounika and Pradyumna Billuri, who bring humor, warmth, and drama to Siddharth’s middle class world.
Varun Reddy is the director of Psych Siddhartha, who has crafted a romantic comedy with 90s style, and focuses more on situation comedy, character comedy, and awesome editing.
Where to Watch
Psych Siddhartha had a theatrical release in India, courtesy of Asian Suresh Entertainments, with showings in Telugu with English subtitles in some countries. Psych Siddhartha was scheduled to hit Indian cinemas on 1 January 2026.
Psych Siddhartha’s digital rights have been purchased by Aha, and the film is going to be released on the Telugu-centered OTT platform in late January 2026 or early February 2026.
The film is already scheduled for streaming on Aha, and there’s reports that it’s going to have at least the Telugu audio and most likely Telugu or English subtitles as well. There has been no official announcement about dubbed versions, though.
Reasons to Watch
- In the film, man keeps losing in love, losing his dignity, and losing money, what will happen then, curiosity arises.
- The cast Narasimha S, Priyanka Rebekah Srinivas, Sukesh, Wadekar Narsing, Bobby Ratakonda, Sakshi Atree Chaturvedi, Mounika and Pradyumna Billuri adds awesome energy along with Shree Nandu and Yaamini Bhaskar.
- Fans of more performance and storytelling focused should appreciate the screenplay and editing.
Videos
Trailer 1
FAQs
Is Psych Siddhartha grounded in reality?
Psych Siddhartha is, of course, a fictional romantic and comedy film. But the urban struggles and the relationship issues mirror reality within the middle-class.
What is the central theme of Psych Siddhartha?
It is about a man whose relentless defeats in love, and money, and the loss of his self-respect, land him in a chaotic and a humor-filled, self-realization and emotional catharsis journey.
Is Psych Siddhartha a family movie?
Keeping in mind the relationship themes and the type of humor in the film, the intended audience of the film is clearly youth and young adults.
Is Psych Siddhartha connected to any previous film?
No, there is no connection of Psych Siddhartha to any film. The movie is completely standalone and would not be related to any previous movies.
In which languages will Psych Siddhartha be available on OTT?
The film will be available to stream in Telugu, and it is reported that there will be subtitles. There is no confirmation yet to dubbed versions in any other Indian languages.
When is Psych Siddhartha expected to release on OTT?
As per reports, the movie will be available on Aha OTT platform by January end 2026 or in the 1st week of February 2026, which is shortly after the movie has finished its run in theaters.
What kind of audience will enjoy Psych Siddhartha the most?
The audience who would appreciate this movie would be viewers who enjoy young Telugu romantic comedy films and who enjoy a bit of edginess and realism, Set in and around slum and middle-class backdrops.
