Latest Kannada releases (February 16 to February 22, 2026) to watch on Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more
Latest Kannada OTT releases (February 16 – February 22, 2026) Here is the list of what you can stream on various digital platforms or watch in theatres this week.
Last Updated: 10.26 PM, Feb 17, 2026
It's a week of plenty being the norm for Kannada audiences. There are multiple Kannada original films and a series releasing this week, and there are dubbed titles too on OTT. In theatres also there's a lot of variety, including an investigative thriller, gangster tale and a period love story.
Here are the Kannada original and dubbed films and series headed to OTT and theatres in the week of February 16 to 22
ON OTT
Debutant director Ganesh Hegde’s film festival darling film, which also got him a state award way back in 2020, is finally headed to OTT. The film, starring Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Aman S Karkera, Nidhi Hegde, among others, follows a 10-year old boy and his struggles to come to terms with his family’s shift from a village to the city in search of greener pastures.
Streaming platform: Sun NXT (via OTTplay Premium also)
Streaming date: February 20, 2026
Raakshasa
Suhan Prasad, better known as the producer of Raj B Shetty’s claim to fame, Ondu Motteya Kathe, turns director for the latest Kannada web series. Produced by Tharun Sudhir, the show is said to be the Kannada remake of Vilangu (also Janaawar: The Beast Within), and stars Vijay Raghavendra in the lead. The 7-episode show revolves around the investigation into a series of murders in north Karnataka.
Streaming platform: Zee5 (via OTTplay Premium also)
Streaming date: February 20, 2026
Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige
Director Ramenahalli Jagannatha’s sophomore project, Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige, follows a travel vlogger’s search for his father, who’d abandoned the family years ago, while also mending his relationship with his mother. The film stars Nihar Mukesh, Sithara, Ravindra Vijay, among others.
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Streaming date: TBA; Expected on February 20, 2026
Kannada-dubbed titles on OTT
The Malayalam original action comedy follows three brothers in Fort Kochi, led by Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, and Ishan Shoukath, who establish an underground, WWE-inspired wrestling club. Directed by Adhvaith Nayar, the film received mixed reviews and is now headed to OTT. It will be available with Kannada audio.
Streaming platform: Netflix
Streaming date: February 19, 2026
Lucky
The Tamil original film starring GV Prakash and Anaswara Rajan is a feel-good movie about a puppy that’s a lucky charm for a family and what happens when it then goes missing. Motta Rajendran, Kovai Sarala, Daniel Anne Pope, Subbu Panchu, among others are on the cast. Lucky will stream with Kannada audio.
Streaming platform: JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium also)
streaming date: February 20, 2026
IN THEATRES
Second Case of Seetharam
Vijay Raghavendra reprises his role as SI Seetharam from Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18 in director Deviprasad Shetty’s sequel Second Case of Seetharam. This time around, Seetharam is on the hunt of a serial killer in the small town under his jurisdiction. The film also stars Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Sagar Puranik, Malathesh HV, among others.
Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 20, 2026
Sarala Subbarao
Director Manju Swaraj presents a Kannada novel by Triveni on the big screen with Sarala Subbarao, starring Krisna Ajai Rao and Misha Narang in the lead. The story follows a newly-married couple and how their relationship blossoms.
Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 20, 2026
Maarnami
Director Rishith Shetty’s Mangaluru based gangster tale has a love story also at its crux. The film stars Ritvvik Mathad, Chaithra Achar, among others on the cast.
Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 20, 2026
Second Case of Seetharam FAQs
Q. Is Second Case of Seetharam a sequel?
A. Yes, Second Case of Seetharam is the sequel of the 2021 film Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18, starring Vijay Raghavendra in the lead.
Q. Who all are on the cast of Second Case of Seetharam?
A. The cast of Second Case of Seetharam includes Vijay Raghavendra, Usha Bhandary, Sagar Puranik, Malathesh HV, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, among others.