JioHotstar has announced a plethora of Telugu shows for the year 2026 and Moodu Lantharlu is a comedy thriller that is set in the late 90s.

Last Updated: 07.51 PM, Dec 09, 2025
JioHotstar has announced a plethora of projects in the South, and first in line is Moodu Lantharlu. The special aspect of this series is that none other than Aishwarya Rajesh of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam fame is playing the female lead in this comedy thriller.
Karthik Ratnam, who is known for his shows on OTT, is the main lead. Moodu Lantharlu is set in the early ’90s, during a time when liquor was prohibited in the combined state of Andhra Pradesh. During this period, the legendary NTR was the Chief Minister and was disliked by many as he had enforced the liquor ban.
Moodu Lantharlu revolves around people going crazy for liquor, and it is set in a small town. V. V. Gopala Krishna has directed the series, whose OTT release date will be announced soon by the makers.

Speaking at the event, Aishwarya Rajesh stated that ever since she heard the story, she was surprised to see how such a concept was even imagined for the OTT space.
“There is a lot of comedy, thriller elements, and tension in this series, and it will be one of my best works,” said Aishwarya Rajesh. The shooting of the series is nearing completion, and more details will be out soon. Stay tuned for further updates.
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Q. Who is the heroine in Moodu Lantharlu?
A. Aishwarya Rajesh plays the female lead in the series.
Q. Who is the main lead in Moodu Lantharlu?
A. Karthik Rathnam plays the main lead in the series.
Q. Who is the main villain in Moodu Lantharlu?
A. Sai Kumar plays the main villain in the series