| Honey | |
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| File:Honey (2026 film).jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Karuna Kumar |
| Produced by | Ravi Peetla |
| Written by | Karuna Kumar |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Ajay Arasada |
| Cinematography | Nagesh Banell |
| Edited by | Marthand K. Venkatesh |
Production company | Ova Entertainments |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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Honey is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language psychological horror thriller film written and directed by Karuna Kumar.[1] It stars Naveen Chandra, Divya Pillai and Divi Vadthya.[2][3]
The film was released on 6 February 2026.[4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
A fractured family descends into psychological and spiritual chaos when Anand, an unemployed man obsessed with occult rituals, pulls his wife Lalitha and young daughter Meera into dangerous tantric practices. As violence and paranoia escalate, Meera begins communicating with a mysterious entity called “Honey.” What unfolds is a disturbing blend of delusion and reality, revealing that the most terrifying horrors are not supernatural but human.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Naveen Chandra as Anand
- Divya Pillai as Lalitha, Anand's wife
- Divi Vadthya as Ravana
- Raja Ravindra as Sarangapani
- Jayanee as Meera, Anand's daughter
Music[edit | edit source]
The background score and songs were composed by Ajay Arasada.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jo Jo Laali" | Ananthu Chinthalapalli | Pranidhi K | 4:02 |
| 2. | "Telisi Rama" | Tyagaraja | Sahithi Chaganti | 4:38 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Honey was released on 6 February 2026.[5]
Suhas Sistu of The Hans India rated it 3/5 and wrote that, "Honey works as a meaningful psychological horror thriller that leaves a lasting impact".[6] Sanjana Pulagurtha of The Times of India rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and stated, "the ideas remain compelling, but the execution doesn’t fully deliver the psychological payoff it aims for".[7]
Streaming rights[edit | edit source]
The streaming rights of this movie were given by Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT on 27 February 2026 and in Lionsgate Play on 20 March 2026.[8][9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Teaser for Naveen Chandra's Honey unveiled". Cinema Express. 21 January 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Honey OTT release date: When, where to watch Naveen Chandra's social drama". OTTPlay. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (1 January 2026). "'Honey' promises chilling psychological horror rooted in reality". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (1 January 2026). "'Honey' promises chilling psychological horror rooted in reality". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Honey: సైకలాజికల్ హారర్తో భయపెట్టబోతున్న 'హనీ'… ఫిబ్రవరి 6న థియేటర్లలోకి." Zee News Telugu (in తెలుగు). 1 January 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (6 February 2026). "Honey: Psychological horror that strikes at the roots of fear and blind faith". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Honey Movie Review: An occult drama with strong intent but patchy payoff". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Honey OTT release details: When and where to watch the Telugu psychological horror thriller online". Economictimes. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ↑ "Watch Honey Online". Lionsgate Play. Retrieved 20 March 2026.