Latest Kannada OTT releases (August 4 - August 10) to watch on Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more

Su from So – that’s still the buzzword at the Kannada box office, even as the Raj B Shetty production heads into its third week in theatres. A few Kannada originals released last week and made no dent at the box office and a few more will follow this week. But with two big-ticket releases set to hit theatres for Independence Day – War 2 and Coolie – and literally no promotions, they will more likely be gone without a trace.

On the OTT front, though, this week Kannada audiences get not one, but two original titles, as well as a few dubbed ones too.

Here’s a look at the Kannada original and dubbed films releasing on OTT and in theatres in the week of August 4 to August 10

On OTT

Hebbuli Cut

Debutant director Bheemrao’s entertainer about a young boy’s desire to get a hairdo sported by his favourite actor, which remains unfulfilled because of severe caste oppression in the region had received favourable reviews. The film, though, came out while Sandalwood was still experiencing a massive slump, and went largely unnoticed. It is now heading to OTT and makes for an interesting and thought-provoking watch.

Streaming on: Sun NXT from August 8

Also read: Hebbuli Cut movie review: Bheemrao’s film is a lesson on social injustice, but never preachy 

Maadeva

Hailed for leading man Vinnod Prabhakar’s career best performance so far, Maadeva had him in the role of a hangman. A man of few words, numb to the world, Maadeva’s life changes when he meets Parvathi, played by Sonal Monteiro.

Streaming on: Z5 from August 8

Paranthu Po

Shiva, Grace Anthony, Aju Varghese and others feature in this musical comedy about a a stubborn schoolboy and his financially struggling father embark on a road trip to escape the pressures of city life. Along the way, a series of encounters with kind strangers help them uncover whats truly missing in their lives back home. The film is available with Kannada audio.

Streaming on JioHotstar from August 5

Oho Enthan Baby

Rudra, Vishnu Vishal, Mithila Palkar headline this tale about an aspiring filmmaker who believes he’s found perfect love, but then manages to drive her away. Heartbroken, he pours his pain into a film a story left unfinished. Krishnakumar Ramakumar’s film is about the choice the filmmaker makes – does he chase his lost love or confront himself? The film has Kannada audio option.

Streaming on Netflix from August 8

FAQs

Q. Is Hebbuli Cut based on a true story?

A. Hebbuli Cut is inspired by real-life instances reported in several parts of Karnataka of people belonging to lower castes being disallowed access to salons and barbershops.