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Fahadh Faasil in a tense scene from 'Don't Trouble The Trouble', standing against a dimly lit urban backdrop.Photo via Telugu Filmibeat - Main

Don't Trouble The Trouble hits theaters October 2

Fahadh Faasil stars in the multilingual thriller directed by Shashank Yeleati, with a global release and early screenings already sparking mixed reactions.

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October 2 is the official release date for 'Don't Trouble The Trouble', a multilingual thriller that’s already generating buzz across Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam circuits. The film, starring Fahadh Faasil in the lead, marks a significant moment in regional cinema, blending genres with a script co-written by S.S. Kanchi and Hamza Ali.

Directed by Shashank Yeleati, the film features cinematography by Brad Francis, editing by Praveen Antony, and production design by Mohan Nath Bindi and Sandeep Suwana. Rama Rajamouli handles styling, while the score is composed by Kaal Bhairav. The project is presented by SS Rajamouli under his banner, adding weight to its cinematic ambitions.

Early screenings were held on October 1, with paid previews already underway. Social media platforms are flooded with audience reactions — some praising the film's boldness, others questioning its pacing and tonal consistency. Critics have yet to weigh in officially, but the initial chatter suggests a polarized response.

The film was produced by Shobu Yarlagadda, Prasad Devineni, and S.S. Karthikeya, with distribution handled by Arcadia Media Works and Shooting Business. Its simultaneous release across three major South Indian languages shows a growing trend of pan-Indian storytelling without relying on Hindi as a bridge.

Audiences are divided: some see it as a daring experiment in narrative structure, others call it a misfire of ambition. The real test will come when wider reviews emerge. For now, the conversation is loud, uneven, and very much alive.

What happens next? The box office numbers from opening weekend will tell whether this is a cult hit in the making, or a case study in overreaching.

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Don't Trouble The Trouble

2 October 2026 · in theatres · cast, trailer and release details

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