Latest Kannada OTT releases (August 18 - August 24) to watch on Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more

Kannada audiences were eagerly awaiting the streaming release of Yuva Rajkumar’s Ekka, which was expected on August 15, but with two major theatrical releases – Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR’s War 2 – there’s been a delay in this plan, However, the fact that the team has now released the viral hit Bangle Bangari’s full video hints at an OTT outing shortly. There has, of course, not been an official confirmation from the film team or the streamer, but an Amazon Prime Video drop before the end of August is expected.

Here's a look at the Kannada films – original and dubbed – that are headed to OTT and theatres in the week of August 18 to August 24

On OTT

Kapata Nataka Sutradhari

Debutant filmmaker Dhiraj MV presents a political satire that follows the fallout of a Muslim man getting into a rather sticky situation at an ancient Hindu temple. In the film, Dhiraj played the lead role, Mohammad Ismail, a school teacher who accompanies a colleague to a village that’s famed for a wish-granting temple. All that devotees need to do is crawl under an elephant statue, but then Mohammad, who’s on the heavier side, gets stuck under it, presenting a unique situation.

Streaming on Sun NXT from August 22, 2025

Kapata Nataka Sutradhari movie review: Dhiraj MV's gutsy political satire has too soft a landing 

Maaresan

Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu collaborated on this tale about an ex-convict trying to steal the fortune of an elderly man with Alzheimer’s disease and the life-changing journey that the duo undertakes. Directed by Sudheesh Shankar, the Tamil original film also stars Kovai Sarala, Sithara, Renuka, Livingston, among others, and will have Kannada audio.

Streaming on Netflix from August 22, 2025

Thalaivan Thalaivii

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen headlined this romantic drama about a couple on the verge of divorce and the issues that led them to contemplate separation. Have they really reached the point of no return or is there still hope for the bickering couple? Director Pandiraj’s Tamil original film will stream with Kannada audio as well.

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video on August 22, 2025

Hari Hara Veera Mallu

Pawan Kalyan’s period drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu’s failure at the box office had prompted reports that its OTT release would be advanced. There’s been no official confirmation from the team, but the film is expected on OTT before the end of the month.

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video on August 22, 2025 (expected)

In Theatres

Just Married

Composer Ajaneesh B Loknath turns producer for his regular collaborator Bobby CR’s directorial debut, starring Bigg Boss Kannada 7 winner Shine Shetty in the lead, along with Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali fame Ankita Amar. The romantic comedy follows a newly-married couple and the conditions that define their relationship. Also starring Shruti Krishna, Achyuth Kumar, Sruthi Hariharan, Anup Bhandari, among others.

In theatres on August 22, 2025

Kamarottu 2

Priyanka Upendra is a paranormal researcher who arrives at the infamous Kamarottu house in search of her missing sister, only to uncover chilling secrets buried in its spiritual legacy. The film by A Paramesh also stars Rajini Bharadwaj, Swaminathan Anantharama, Nagendra Urs among others.

In theatres on August 22, 2025

FAQs

Q. Is Kapata Nataka Sutradhari about a Hindu-Muslim conflict?

A. The subject of Kapata Nataka Sutradhari may seem like a Hindu-Muslim conflict, but it is political satire about how different sections of society try to milk a certain situation for their own benefit, in this case, a Muslim man, stuck under a special statue in a Hindu temple. 

Q. WHen will Hari Hara Veera Mallu be on OTT?

A. Hari Hara Veera Mallu is expected to drop on Prime Video on August 22, 2025 or August 28, 2025. But this has not been confirmed yet.