Latest Kannada releases (December 8 to December 14) to watch on Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more
Latest Kannada OTT releases (December 8 to December 14) Here is the list of what you can stream on various digital platforms or watch in theatres this week.
Last Updated: 08.40 PM, Dec 09, 2025
It’s time for the first of the three star-led Kannada films, The Devil, in theatres. Challenging Star Darshan’s film, which releases in his absence, is, obviously the big-ticket movie of the week. On OTT, there is one original title and a dubbed one too, with the latter, perhaps, the more exciting of the two.
Here’s a look at the Kannada original and dubbed films in theatres and on OTT in the week of December 8 to 14
On OTT
Green
A psychological drama revolving around a man battling intense paranoid schizophrenia – that describes director Raaj Vijay’s Green, which was meant to be on OTT a couple of weeks ago. The release date of the film, featuring Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Balaji Manohar, RJ Vikki and others, was pushed ahead and it will begin streaming this week. The film follows Mayanna, played by Gopalkrishna Deshpande, who battles severe psychological trauma and paranoid schizophrenia and whose inner conflicts materialise as terrifying monsters in a forest.
Streaming platform: Zee5 (via OTTplay Premium also)
Streaming date: December 12, 2025
Kaantha
Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri Borse headline the period drama set in the 50s about Tamil cinema’s first horror movie and how it is affected after the leading lady’s tragical death. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film, also starring, Rana Daggubati, Gayathrie Shankar, Nizhalgal Ravi, released in theatres on November 13 and opened to middling reviews. Dulquer and Bhagyashri, though, received immense praise for their performances.
Streaming platform: Netflix
Streaming date: December 12, 2025
In Theatres
The Devil
Challenging Star Darshan’s first film in two years, The Devil hits theatres in the actor’s absence. Directed by Prakash Veer, whose last film was Tarak with Darshan, The Devil has been described as a pucca mass entertainer, in which the actor, reportedly, has multiple shades. The ensemble cast includes Mahesh Manjrekar, Achyuth Kumar, Rachana Rai, Sharmiela Mandre, Chandu B Gowda, Vinay Gowda, Roger Narayan, Shobraj, among others. The film’s release was advanced by a day in keeping with the demand from fans.
Releasing in: Theatres
Releasing on: December 11, 2025
FAQs
Q. What was Darshan Thoogudeepa's last release?
A. Darshan Thoogudeepa was last seen onscreen in 2023's Kaatera , which is available on Z5 (via OTTplay Premium also).
Q. What is Darshan's next film?
A. Darshan's next is The Devil, which has him reuniting with Tarak maker Prakash Veer. The film had been announced as a December 12, 2025 release, but has now been advanced by a day. The film is being released in the actor's absence, as he is currently in jail in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.