Mowgli: 3 Reasons to watch Roshan Kanakala, Bandi Saroj Kumar's film on OTT

Mowgli is Roshan Kanakala's new film, which hit the screens on December 13, 2025, and ultimately ended as a disappointment at the box office. The romantic drama was directed by Sandeep Raj of Color Photo fame and had Bandi Saroj Kumar as the main villain. 

Reasons to watch Mowgli on OTT

After making dismal numbers at the box office, Mowgli is all set to stream on ETV Win and OTTplay Premium from January 1, 2026. Ahead of the OTT release, here are three key reasons to stream the film.

Performances

Mowgli might have a routine love story, but the manner in which the actors perform is one of the highlights of the film. Roshan Kanakala plays the main lead, and his portrayal of a suppressed man struggling to get a job and settle down in life is showcased with utmost honesty. The way Roshan acts in key confrontation scenes with the villain is quite good to watch on screen.

Yet another highlight of the film is Sakshi Madholkar, who plays a mute character. Her performance is also quite impressive. Despite the routine story, the way the actors perform stands out.

Bandi Saroj Kumar

One of the major reasons to watch Mowgli is undoubtedly Bandi Saroj Kumar. He is a popular director who makes independent films and also acts as a hero in them. Director Sandeep Raj cast Saroj Kumar in the antagonist’s role, and there was a lot of discussion about why such an unknown actor was cast. However, it is Bandi Saroj Kumar who emerges as the highlight of the film, and his performance as a crazy cop won the hearts of many.

Ahead of the film's release, the censor board awarded the film an A certificate due to Saroj Kumar's role and the dialogue he delivers. So, you can easily stream the film for his performance.

Confrontation scenes

Mowgli is packed with solid performances, but a few scenes in the second half are narrated on an impressive note. The scenes between Roshan and Bandi Saroj Kumar in the last twenty minutes of the film are particularly well executed. This makes for an interesting watch if you enjoy intense dramas.

On the whole, Mowgli might have failed at the box office due to poor word of mouth, but the film has decent drama. Though it is presented in a very predictable manner, it makes for a time-pass watch if you have nothing else to do. 

The makers sold the digital rights for a reasonable price and landed in a safe zone post release. Once the film lands on OTT, it remains to be seen how it fares. You can also stream the film on OTTplay Premium from January 1, 2026.

Also Read: Mowgli Review: Bandi Saroj Kumar stands tall in an otherwise dull and weak film

Mowgli FAQs

Q. Who is the director of Mowgli?

A. Sandeep Raj of Color Photo fame directed Mowgli

Q. Who played the main villain in Mowgli?

A. Director Bandi Saroj Kumar plays the main villain in the film

Q. Where to stream Mowgli on OTT?

A. You can stream Mowgli on ETV Win and OTTplay Premium from Jan 1, 2026