Latest Kannada OTT releases (September 1 – September 7) to watch on Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more

In the month before Kantara Chapter 1 hits theatres, a bunch of smaller films will be available to Kannada audiences in movie halls. The buzz is that some of the more popular film releases of will be on OTT this week, although there have been no official conversations.

Here is a look at the Kannada original and dubbed films expected on OTT and in theatres in the week of September 1 to September 7

On OTT

Su From So

The hit Kannada comedy Su From So is said to be the week’s big OTT release, but so far, there’s been no confirmation from the makers or the streamer. The film follows Prasad (director-actor JP Thuminad), who pretends to be possessed when he gets caught in a sticky situation. How the whole village reacts to this news and the identity of the spirit now inhabiting his body forms the crux of the story. The film also stars Raj B Shetty, Shaneel Gautham, Sandhya Arekere, among others.

Streaming on JioHotstar (and OTTplay Premium) from September 5, 2025 (expected)

Kannappa

The Telugu devotional film starring Vishnu Manchu in the title role, in a tale chronicling his journey from being an atheist to becoming an ardent Shiva devotee will be on OTT this week. The film, which had cameos from the likes of Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, among others, also starred Preity Mukundhan. Kannappa was a box office failure.

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video from September 4, 2025

In Theatres

Elumale

Debutant director Punit Rangaswamy’s Elumale is a thriller set over one night in 2004, as a young couple tries to meet each other amid crime, conspiracy and chaos. According to reports, the film, produced by Tharun Sudhir is set on the night that forest brigand Veerappan and his aides were killed in an encounter with the police. The film stars Ek Love Ya fame Raanna, debutant Priyanka Achar, Jagapati Babu, Kishore, TS Nagabharana, among others.

Releasing in theatres on September 5, 2025

Naanu Matthu Gunda 2

Rakesh Adiga and Rachana Inder lead the soulful sequel to Nanu Matthu Gunda, with the story continuing with the unshakeable loyalty of Gunda, who waits by his master's grave after Shankara's emotional sacrifice. The film follows a heartwarming tale of rebirth, as Shankara is reborn and fate brings him back to the very dog he gave his life for. Also starring Manju Pavagada, Vijay Chendoor, Girish Shivanna.

Releasing in theatres on September 5, 2025

Rudhiram

Rudhiram, directed by Jisho Lon Antony, was meant to be Kannada actor-filmmaker Raj B Shetty’s Malayalam film debut, but when it got delayed, Turbo became his first. The mystery thriller eventually came out in December last year to underwhelming response. Raj and Aparna Balamurali led the film about a respected physician, who keeps a young woman and her dog captive. The film is yet to get an OTT outing and now, its Kannada dubbed version is set to hit theatres.

Releasing in theatres on September 5, 2025

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FAQs

Q: Who directed Su From So?

A: Tulu theatre artiste and actor JP Thuminad, who has acted in Kannada films like Ondu Motteya Kathe, Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, Toby, Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B and Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye, has written and directed the horror comedy Su From So. JP has been a long-time member of Raj B Shetty’s team of collaborators.

Q: Who is on the cast of Su From So?
A: JP Thuminad, Shaneel Gautham, Sandhya Arekere, Mime Ramadas, Deepak Rai Panaje and Prakash Thuminad lead the cast of Su from So, while Raj B Shetty also has a pivotal role.

Q: What does Su From So mean?

A: The title of the Kannada movie Su From So is a short form of Sulochana from Someshwar, the spirit that is believed to have possessed the protagonist in the film. Director JP Thuminad felt that Sulochane From Someshwar would be too long a title and shortened it.