Latest Kannada releases (February 9 to February 15, 2026) to watch on Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more

In the second week of February, there’s not much in store for audiences by way of Kannada original content. As of February 10, there’s one confirmed OTT release and one theatrical, apart from the re-release of a cult classic. A rumour has been doing the rounds that Challenging Star Darshan’s The Devil could be OTT bound in time for his birthday, but there’s been no confirmation on this front. However, as far as dubbed content goes, some of the hit Sankranti releases from Telugu are hitting OTT with Kannada versions.

Here are the Kannada original and dubbed films on OTT and in theatres in the week of February 9 to February 15, 2026

ON OTT

Surya: Power of Love

Less than a month after its theatrical debut, Surya: Power of Love is finding its way to OTT. Despite the title and a love story at its core, the Sagar Dass directorial is an action flick starring Prashanth Surya in the lead. Also on the cast are Harshitha MK, Ravi Shankar, Shruthi, Pramod Shetty, TS Nagabharana, among others.

Streaming platform: Sun NXT (via OTTplay Premium also)
Streaming date: February 13, 2026

Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Telugu action-comedy film follows his character Shankar Vara Prasad, a national security officer, with an estranged family. What he does to win back the affection of his children, while also fulfilling his duties for the country is what the Anil Ravipudi film is about. Available with Kannada audio option, the film also stars Nayanthara, Venkatesh, Catherine Tresa, among others.

Streaming platform: Zee5 (via OTTplay Premium also)
Streaming date: February 11, 2026

Also read: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Review: Chiranjeevi's vintage charm lights up Sankranthi 2026 

Anaganaga oka Raju

Naveen Polishetty’s romantic comedy drama has the actor as Raju, a small-town guy who dreams of an easy-going life of luxury. He manages to marry Charulatha, who hails from a wealthy family, only to find out that his inheritance from the in-laws is loads of debt. The Telugu original film, also starring Meenakshi Chaudhary, Rao Ramesh, Tarak Ponnappa, among others, will stream with Kannada audio too.

Streaming platform: Netflix
Streaming date: February 11, 2026

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil

Jiiva headlines the political satire by director Nithish Sachdev, in which a village council president must maintain order after an unexpected death occurs on the eve of a wedding. The Tamil original, which will stream with Kannada audio, also stars Thambi Ramaiah, Ilavarasu, Prathana Nathan, among others. 

Streaming platform: Netflix
Streaming date: February 12, 2026

IN THEATRES

Sarala Subbarao

Krishna Ajai Rao and Misha Narang headline director Manju Swaraj’s period romantic drama, which is based on a novel by Triveni, called Vasanthagana. Set in the 70s and 80s, the film revolves around a newly-married couple and explores love and bonding from the lens of relationships set in those times.

Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 12, 2026

Also read: Ajai Rao on picking Sarala Subbarao: Triveni was a writer who Dr Rajkumar favoured 

Kariya

Director Prem’s debut, featuring Challenging Star Darshan, will be back in theatres in time for the actor’s birthday. A tragic gangster tale, Kariya was a massive hit back in the day and has made its way back to theatres earlier too.

Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 13, 2026

Seetha Payana

Action King Arjun Sarja’s film is being marketed as a trilingual in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil, and stars his daughter Aishwarya in the lead, along with Real Star Upendra’s nephew Niranjan. The film also stars Kovai Sarala, Prakash Raj, Sathya Raj, Arjun and Dhruva Sarja. A romantic drama, it follows Seetha (Aishwarya) and her encounter with Abhi (Niranjan) and the bond they develop.

Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: February 14, 2026

Sarala Subbarao FAQs

Q. Where to watch Sarala Subbarao?

A. The Kannada fiilm Sarala Subbarao will release in theatres on February 12, 2026.

Q. Who is on the cast and crew of Sarala Subbarao.

A. Sarala Subbarao has been directed by Manju Swaraj. It is based on a novel by Triveni. Krishna Ajai Rao and Misha Narang are in the lead, supported by the likes of Rangayana Raghu, Vijay Chendoor, Veena Sundar, Rishika Naik, Shri Mahadev, Chitkala Biradar, among others.