Elumale on OTT: Will Raanna-led thriller get its due on streaming?

Elumale on OTT: Debutant director Punit Rangaswamy’s cross-border love story had received fairly positive reviews, but did not ignite the box office

Raanna in Elumale

Tharun Sudhir is a trusted name in Kannada movie circles, both as a writer-director as well as creative director. He’s made films like Chowka, Roberrt and Kaatera, while also serving as creative director on most of actor Sharan’s home productions, which have all done well at the box office. So when Tharun then decided to turn producer and back a debutant director, Punit Rangaswamy, there was no doubt that there’d be something worthwhile in the script.

All about Elumale

The film was Elumale , which became Ek Love Ya actor Raanna’s sophomore project and launched Mahanati fame Priyanka Achar. Elumale as marketed as an intense love story set a couple of decades ago, that was based on real incidents. The film’s story spans one night, when a girl from Salem leaves home to unite with the love of her life in Mysuru. That night, as it turns out, happens to be the night of Operation Cocoon, in which forest brigand Veerappan was killed, and on the route that the couple take to meet each other. Will they get caught in the melee or do they get waylaid?

The love story and the lovers’ desperate attempts to finally be together apart, also included a sinister plot by cops that would derail their plans for a happily-ever-after, all of which Punit managed to stitch together into one cohesive narrative. The reviews from critics and audiences alike were largely positive, yet despite this, the film underperformed at the box office.

Also read: Elumale movie review: Raanna’s thriller packs a punch but remains middling

The film is now headed to OTT, with Zee5, and OTTplay Premium, making it available as of October 17. Will the film’s gripping narrative find an audience on OTT? Well, let’s wait and watch. Elumale also stars Kishore, TS Nagabharana, Rakesh Maiya, Jagapathi Babu, Yogi Ram, among others, and features rousing music by D Imman.

FAQ

Q. Is Raanna related to actress Rakshitha?

A. Yes. Raana and Rakshitha are related. They are half-siblings and share the same mother.

Q. What was Raanna's debut movie?

A. Raanna was introduced in cinema by Rakshitha's husband, filmmaker Prem, with Ek Love Ya , which also launchd Reeshma Nanaiah.

Q. Where can one watch Elumale?

A. Elumale is headed to OTT shortly. The film will be on Zee5 and OTTplay Premium from October 17, 2025, in time for Deepavali.

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