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Latest Kannada OTT releases (February 10 – February 16) - Here is the list of what you can stream on various digital platforms or watch in theatres this week.
Kiccha Sudeep's Max is OTT bound this week
Last Updated: 01.41 PM, Feb 14, 2025
It's the Valentine's Day week and while the Kannada releases heading to theatres are not all romantic comedies, there is no dearth of them. This week too, there are at least 8-9 Kannada originals set for release, amid big-ticket films from other languages, which would mean that getting enough screens/shows, will be a tough challenge for each of them. A much awaited superstar-led film is coming to OTT, as is a biopic of a Karnataka based entrepreneur.
Here's a look at the films - Kannada original and dubbed - that will head to theatres and OTT in the week of February 10 to February 16
Bhuvanam Gaganam
Bhuvanam Gaganam, according to the official synopsis, is a heartwarming family film exploring intricacies of love, friendship, and relationships. The story intricately intertwines the lives of its characters, including highs and lows. At its core, the narrative focuses on two central characters, Abhi and Ram, whose journey drives the film's emotional depth. Pramod and Pruthvi Ambaar play the lead characters in the film.
Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 14, 2025
Siddlingu 2
Director Vijaya Prasad brings Yogi back to play Sidlingu, in a tale that will look at what's become of his life since the events of the original. The filmmaker has chosen not to reveal a trailer prior to the release, but has assured that it does not include adult comedy like his other films, Neer Dose, Petromax or Thothapuri. This time, he pairs Yogi with Sonu Gowda.
Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 14, 2025
Raju James Bond
Gurunandan is Raju, whose primary aim is to get a job at the local bank and somehow regain ownership of the house his mother had mortgaged. But his plan goes awry when his path crosses that of MLA Bhoothaya (P Ravi Shankar). Can Raju realize his mission?
Joining Gurunandan on the cast are Chikkanna, Achyuth Kumar, Sadhu Kokila, Mrudula, in the Deepak Madhuvanahalli directorial.
Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 14, 2025
Nimitta Matra
Director Roshan D’Souza’s Nimitta Matra follows a 15-year-old incident in Mangaluru, with investigative journalist Vikram (Poorna Mysore) looking into a case that is also being investigated by police office Ajaz Malik (Arvind Kuplikar). As hidden truths are uncovered, will the real mystery be solved and justice prevail?
Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 14, 2025
Justice
Writer-director Karthik Venkateshan’s film is about vigilante justice and follows a vigilante who kidnaps paroled rapists and broadcasts their execution on live TV. His mission is to deliver a message that rape will not be tolerated. Starring Sarkar Sahil, Kinaya Kapadi, Riya Bhaskar, among others.
Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 14, 2025
Kuchuku
Director Mysuru Raju’s film revolves around two friends, Ramanna and Vishakanta, who fall apart due to unforeseen circumstances, turning their bond into hatred. Despite this, their sons remain inseparable childhood friends. However, jealousy and conflict soon strain their friendship. Who caused the rift, and why? As tensions rise, the broken friendship of Ramanna and Vishakanta puts their children at risk, leaving their fate uncertain.
Starring Arjun Chauhan, Priyadarshini Gowda, Basavaraj Kumar, Ramesh Pandith, among others.
Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 14, 2025
Namma Preethiya Ramu
Challenging Star Darshan’s remake of Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum, will be back in theatres, ahead of the actor’s birthday. The film, though, not commercially successful, is widely lauded as one with Darshan’s career best performances.
Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 14, 2025
Max
Kiccha Sudeep's much-awaited thriller Max, has got its OTT release date, after weeks of speculation about the OTT partner and a possible streaming announcment, given that at one point it seemed as if TV audiences would have access to it first. But turns out that the network that picked up both the satellite and digital rights is taking the film live on TV and other gadgets for broadcast and streaming on the same day and time.
Streaming platform: Zee5
Streaming date: February 15, 2025
Vijayanand
The biopic of transport and media baron, VRL founder, Vijay Sankeshwar, which released more than two years ago, is finally coming to OTT. Directed by Rishika Sharma, the film has Nihal Rajput in the role of Vijay Sankeshwar and details his incredible journey from owning one truck to a major fleet of passenger and goods vehicles. The film has an ensemble cast including V Ravichandran, Shine Shetty, Anant Nag, Bharath Bopanna, among others.
Streaming platform: Namma Flix
Streaming date: February 14, 2025
Marco
Unni Mukundan’s ultra-violent hit Malayalam film, in which he reprises his character Marco from Michael, is a spin-off story, focusing on the Adattu family and a tragedy that befalls them. How one of the family members, Marco, chooses to avenge them forms the crux of the tale. Directed by Haneef Adani, the film also stars Siddique, Jagadish, Kabir Duhan Singh, Abhimanyu Shammi Thilakan, etc. A Kannada version hit theatres on January 31, more than a month after the original came out, but did not do well, as the OTT release had been announced by then.
Streaming platform: Sony LIV
Streaming date: February 14, 2025
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Ravi Mohan and Nithya Menen lead this romantic comedy directed by Kiruthiga Udayanidhi, which is loosely based on The Switch. Nithya plays Shriya, a young architect, who chooses single motherhood through IVF with an anonymous donor. When she then meets Sid (Ravi Mohan), sparks fly.
Streaming platform: Netflix
Streaming date: February 11, 2025