Champion out on OTT: Where to stream Roshan Meka's period drama

Champion out on OTT: Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan play the main leads in this period drama which was directed by Pradeep Advaitam.

Champion out on OTT

Champion marked the proper launch pad of star son Roshan Meka after he made his debut with Pelli SandaD now streaming on OTTplay Premium. He then took a gap of four years and teamed up with the makers of Sita Ramam, Mahanati, and Kalki 2898 AD for Champion, a period drama that hit the screens as a Christmas special but sadly ended as a big flop at the box office.

Where to stream Champion on OTT?

We at OTTplay have already reported that Netflix bagged the digital rights to the film for a fancy price and began streaming it from January 29, 2027. As reported, Champion is now out on OTT.

A section of the audience skipped the theatrical release due to negative word of mouth, and for that very reason, the film is expected to get solid views on Netflix, with many curious to see how it fares.

What is the budget and box office collection of Champion?

Pradeep Advaitam directed the film, which was made on a budget of Rs 45 crore, but Champion managed to collect only around Rs 11 crore in its final theatrical run.

What price were Champion's OTT rights sold for?

A source close to the unit revealed that Netflix shelled out Rs 16 crore to acquire the digital rights, helping the makers recover a significant portion of the budget.

Anaswara Rajan makes an impression

Popular Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan played the female lead, and her performance was widely appreciated by critics and audiences alike. Though the film failed to meet expectations, Roshan Meka was applauded for his effort and has since signed three new projects. One of them is a Tamil-Telugu bilingual with noted director Gautham Menon.

What is the backdrop of Champion?

Champion follows the story of an aspiring footballer whose dream is to play for a top English club. However, he gets drawn into the freedom struggle against the British, and fate lands him in deep trouble.

The film was shot on massive sets, and the music was well received. Despite good performances and an interesting premise, the film did not click theatrically. With its OTT release now in place, it remains to be seen how many views Champion will clock in the days to come. Stay tuned for more updates.

Also Read: Anaswara Rajan on Champion: Learning Telugu was a tough task, but I couldn't ask for more

Champion movie FAQs

Q. What is the movie Champion 2025 about?

A. The 2025 movie Champion follows a youth named Michael, who arrives in London as he chases his dream to become a great football player. But things take an unexpected turn. Roshan Meka plays the lead role along with Anaswara Rajan in the movie.

Q. Who is the female lead in Champion?

A. Anaswara Rajan played the female lead in Champion.

Q. Where to stream Champion on OTT?

A. You can stream the film on Netflix from January 29, 2026

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