Latest Kannada OTT releases (August 25 – August 31) to watch on Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more
Latest Kannada OTT releases (August 25 - August 31) - Here is the list of what you can stream on various digital platforms or watch in theatres this week.
Last Updated: 11.09 PM, Aug 26, 2025
Kannada audiences have been eagerly awaiting word on when Vinay Rajkumar’s Ekka will be available on OTT. Given the producers’ track record, getting the film on a major streamer would not be difficult, but strangely enough, even though it has ended its theatrical run, there’s no sign of the film on streaming. It was initially rumoured to be an August 15 release, followed by an August 27 date for Ganesha Chaturthi. So far, there’s been no indication from the production house or the streamer about the film’s online debut. As of now, it seems that the only Kannada original to look forward to is a suspense thriller series, which is the second series after Ayyana Mane this year.
Here are the Kannada original films and series, and dubbed content releasing on OTT and in theatres in the week of August 25 to August 31
On OTT
Shodha
Actor-filmmaker Pawan Kumar is a lawyer, Rohit, whose wife Meera goes missing in this 6-episode suspense thriller directed by Sunil Mysuru. The narrative follows Rohit’s protestations that the woman who subsequently returns home is not his wife, but the evidence points towards him being mentally imbalanced. Is there an elaborate scheme at play to prove Rohit crazy? The show also stars Siri Ravikumar, Arun Sagar, Anusha Ranganath and Saptami Gowda.
Streaming on Z5 and on OTTplay Premium from August 29, 2025
Kingdom
Director Gowtam Tinnanuri’s spy action thriller has Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, along with Satyadev and Bhagyashri Borse. Released in theatres on July 31, the film received mixed reviews and did not fare well at the box office. According to reports, the film did not recover its budget in theatres and made its way to OTT within the 30-day mark. The Telugu original film has Kannada audio too.
Streaming on Netflix from August 27, 2025
In Theatres
Rippan Swaamy
Vijay Raghavendra plays the title character Rippan Swaamy in director Kishore Mudbidiri’s latest suspense thriller. This is the filmmaker’s second collaboration with Vijay after Malgudi Days. The film revolves around the mysterious suicide of Rippan Swaamy, leading to a trail of secrets, drama, and suspense. The film also stars Yamuna Srinidhi, Prakash Thuminadu, Vajradheer Jain, Ashwini Chandrashekar, among others.
In theatres from August 29, 2025
Andondittu Kaala
Vinay Rajkumar plays the lead in Andondittu Kaala, a 90s period drama following his character Kumar, whose dream it is to become a movie director. The narrative follows the challenges Kumar faces in the pursuit of his goal, as well as developments in his personal life. Director Keerthi Krishnappa’s film has V Ravichandran, Aditi Prabhudeva, Nisha Ravikrishnan, Kaddipudi Chandru and others on the cast.
In theatres from August 29, 2025
FAQs
Q. Who is the director of Shodha ?
A. Sunil Mysuru, who made the Kannada film Orchestra Mysuru earlier, is the director of Shodha.
Q. When and where will Shodha stream?
A. The 6-episode Shodha is coming to Z5 on August 29. It is a suspense thriller with Pawan Kumar in the lead.