University OTT release date: When, where to stream R Narayana Murthy's social drama

R. Narayana Murthy is a legendary personality in Telugu cinema. All his films have a communist backdrop, and he acts, directs, and produces them himself. Though these films are not mainstream, they create a lot of hype when released in a limited number of screens. 

One such film that made a lot of noise is University, which became quite controversial at the time of its release. Directed by Narayana Murthy himself, the film has finally found its OTT platform. 

University OTT release date

ETV Win has bagged the digital rights to the film for a very nominal price and is all set to stream it from January 1, 2026, as a New Year special. 

University revolves around a paper leak and how students are cheated when the government fails to conduct a re-examination. The film is based on a real-life story and was adapted for the screen by Narayana Murthy.

The way he raised several objectionable questions against the government became a major talking point. The film was also praised for highlighting the importance of having the mother tongue as a compulsory subject in schools and colleges across the Telugu states. Several other issues, such as corruption in the education system, are also discussed.

Ahead of the film’s release, there was immense pressure to ban it. Narayana Murthy struggled to find theatres, as no exhibitor was interested in releasing his low-budget drama. However, he fought against the odds and managed to release University in a limited number of theatres.

University is considered one of R. Narayana Murthy’s best films, as it addresses more contemporary issues and moves away from themes of suppression and the caste system, which are common in many of his films. 

Trivikram Srinivas praises R Narayana Murthy's University

Star director Trivikram Srinivas praised the film after its release, and it remains to be seen how the film fares once it lands on OTT. You can also stream University from January 1, 2026, on OTTplay Premium.

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University FAQs

Q. Is University hit or a flop?

A. The social drama ended as a flop though it received decent reviews.

Q. Who is the director of University?

A. R Narayana Murthy directed the film on a very low budget

Q. Where to stream Cosntable on OTT?

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