New Delhi: The mystical thriller Shambhala: A Mystical World, starring Aadi Saikumar and directed by Ugandhar Muni, continues its impressive run after emerging as a huge box-office success in Telugu. On the back of strong word-of-mouth and commercial performance, the film is now set to release in Hindi theaters on January 9, targeting the North Indian audience.
Released on 25 December (Christmas), Shambhala received unanimously positive reviews and has maintained a steady pace at the box-office even in its second week. The film has reportedly made substantial profits through both theatrical collections and non-theatrical rights.
Encouraged by the huge success of Kantara, actor-director Rishabh Shetty added to the buzz by releasing the Hindi trailer of the film. Sharing the trailer on X (formerly Twitter), Shetty wrote,
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“After a resoundingly successful Telugu release, #Shambhala9 is releasing in Hindi on Jan 26. Hindi trailer unveiled. All the best to Aadhi Saikumar and the entire team.”
After a resoundingly successful Telugu release. #Shambala Releasing in Hindi on 9 January 26
Hindi trailer unveiled – https://t.co/S1IUlDRVJz
best wishes for @iamaadisaikumar and the whole team@tweets_archana @yugandharamuni #RajshekharAnnabhimoju @ShiningPictures, pic.twitter.com/itnt68GNa2– Rishabh Shetty (@shetty_rishab) 4 January 2026
The Hindi trailer begins with a dramatic cosmic event – ​​a comet crashes near a spiritually rooted village. A mysterious stone emerges from the impact site which is believed to have the power to control the five elements of nature. The story then introduces a geologist and rational thinker who attempts to understand unexplained phenomena, setting the stage for an intense confrontation between science and ancient belief systems.
Blending mythology, devotion and mystery, the trailer creates a densely atmospheric world, enhanced by striking visuals and a powerful voiceover. Director Ugandhar Muni’s strong grasp on mood and narrative is evident, promising a visually immersive and thematically layered cinematic experience.
Artists and performances
Aadhi Saikumar has been seen in a new avatar, early reactions reveal one of the most compelling performances of his career. The film also stars Archana Iyer, Swasika, Ravi Varma, Madhunandan and Shiv Karthik in lead roles.
On the technical front, Shambhala boasts impressive production values. JK Murthy’s detailed art direction, Praveen K Bangari’s evocative cinematography, and Sricharan Pakala’s moody background score collectively enhance the film’s mystical tone and world-building. Editing is done by Shravan Kathikaneni, while the music is also composed by Sricharan Pakala.
box office performance
According to Sainiklak, Shambhala grossed Rs 1.65 crore on the first day. While there was a slight decline in the collections on Friday, the film saw a gradual improvement over the weekend, reaching Rs 1.4 crore on Sunday. After ups and downs on weekdays, the film finished its first week with a net collection of ₹9.7 crore in India. There was a significant increase on Day 8, when the film earned Rs 2.25 crore. As of Day 11 (Sunday), Shambhala’s total Indian net collection is Rs 11.62 crore.
The film is produced by Mahidhar Reddy and Rajasekhar Annabhimoju under the banner of Shining Pictures.
With strong box-office credentials, positive audience response and an interesting Hindi trailer, Shambhala: A Mystical World is well positioned for a promising performance in the Hindi market.