Quick answer: Telugu cinema's stars marked Diwali 2026 (Sunday, 8 November) with family celebrations and festive wishes. Allu Arjun celebrated with his family at his Hyderabad home, Ram Charan, Jr NTR and Chiranjeevi shared greetings with fans, Vishnu Manchu posted a family wish from the "VM tribe", and Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda celebrated on a family holiday in Japan, where Vijay joked about finding a way to perform a homam on Diwali.

Diwali brings Tollywood's biggest families together, and fans in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and the Telugu diaspora around the world look out for their favourite stars' festive moments. Here is what the stars shared this year, based on their posts and on reports by Telangana Today, Telugu Cinema, Pinkvilla and WION.

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Allu Arjun celebrates with Sneha Reddy, Ayaan and Arha in Hyderabad

Allu Arjun marked Deepavali 2026 with his family at his Hyderabad residence. According to Telugu Cinema, he was seen lighting flowerpots, while his children Ayaan and Arha celebrated with crackers and he watched them with delight and joined in. On social media he wished fans: "Happy Diwali to each and everyone of you."

Ram Charan: wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity

Ram Charan posted on X: "Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali. May this festival bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones."

Jr NTR's Diwali greeting

Jr NTR shared a short message with his fans: "Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali," as reported by Telangana Today.

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Megastar Chiranjeevi's message of hope

Chiranjeevi shared a Diwali message about hope, happiness and positivity, with the line: "The light of the small lamps we light drives away the darkness..." His message linked the symbolism of the deepam with facing life's challenges with courage.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda: Diwali in Japan

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda spent Diwali on a family holiday in Japan, taking a break from their shooting schedules. Rashmika posted a video wishing fans a happy, healthy and prosperous Diwali, with the caption "Happyyyy Diwaliiiii from all of us to you, my lovessss!", along with holiday photos including one with Vijay.

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Vijay shared pictures of the family and joked about keeping up a tradition far from home: "When you find a way to do GOMA (Homam) in Japan on Happy DIWALI." He sent love, hugs and Diwali wishes to fans and their families on behalf of the Deverakonda family. It was a lovely reminder that Indian traditions travel with families wherever they celebrate.

Vishnu Manchu: "the VM tribe"

Vishnu Manchu shared a family photo on Instagram: "Happy Diwali from the VM tribe to you and yours!"

Other South Indian stars

Beyond Tollywood, Dhanush posted "Heartfelt Deepavali wishes to everyone," Karthi wished fans a world that always shines "brighter with happiness, success, and endless blessings," and Mohanlal shared a simple "Happy Diwali".

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Telugu Deepavali traditions

Behind the glamour, Telugu families keep the festival in familiar ways:

  • Naraka Chaturdashi oil bath before sunrise and new clothes.
  • Lakshmi Puja in the evening and deepams around the house.
  • Muggulu at the entrance and harati with the family.
  • Festive sweets such as ariselu, boondi laddu, gavvalu and bobbatlu.
  • Blessings from elders and food and clothes for those in need.

For Hyderabad's puja times and customs, see our Diwali 2026 in Hyderabad guide.

Telugu stars and the global Telugu community

For Telugu families in Dallas, New Jersey, the Bay Area, Atlanta, Toronto, London, Sydney, Dubai and Singapore, their favourite stars' Diwali wishes are a link to home. Telugu associations abroad hold their own Deepavali programmes, and the stars' posts are shared widely in diaspora groups.

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Frequently asked questions

How did Allu Arjun celebrate Diwali 2026?

With his wife Sneha Reddy and children Ayaan and Arha at their Hyderabad home, lighting flowerpots and crackers, and wishing fans "Happy Diwali to each and everyone of you."

Where did Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda celebrate Diwali 2026?

In Japan, on a family holiday. Vijay joked about finding a way to perform a homam there on Diwali.

What did Ram Charan say on Diwali 2026?

"Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali. May this festival bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones."

Which Telugu stars shared Diwali 2026 wishes?

Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi, Vishnu Manchu, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, among others.

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