Latest Kannada OTT releases (January 6 – January 12) to watch on Prime Video, Hotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more

It’s that time of the year when the big-ticket Sankranti/Pongal releases from Telugu and Tamil cinema take over the Karnataka box office. For a while now, Kannada filmmakers have chosen to let these movies run riot and stayed away from staking claim to the first festival of the year.

A couple of years ago, Daali Dhananjaya tried to change this with Orchestra, Mysuru!, pushing it as “Sankrantige Ond Kannada Chitra”, but that did not work out, while in the subsequent years, big stars had late December releases that continued to be in a few theatres during the festival.

This year, there are 4 Kannada films that will be vying for a share of the Sankranti box office. There are no star-driven films, but what’s on offer are movies in a wide variety of genres, from horror comedy to romance, social drama, and more.

Here’s a look at what’s in store for audiences in theatres and on OTT in the week of January 6 to January 12:

Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javaabdaararu

Director Keshava Murthy’s Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javabdaararu explores the attachment to material possessions, and how that is tied to personal insecurities. Over time, these insecurities manifest into reality, revealing the complex interplay between people and their possessions, reads the official synopsis. Dileep Raj leads the cast and is joined by Apoorva Bharadwaj, Vamshi Krishna, Shilpa Manjunath, and Madhusudan Govind, among others.

Releasing in: Theatres
Releasing on: January 10, 2025

Sanju Weds Geetha 2

Director Nagshekar presents a sequel to his hit film Sanju Weds Geetha, with Srinagara Kitty and Rachita Ram in the lead. The filmmaker has not revealed how he has connected the two films but maintains that it is the major USP of Sanju Weds Geetha 2. The film has been described as a story of love, loss, and redemption.

Releasing in: Theatres
Releasing on: January 10, 2025

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Choo Mantar

Karvva fame director Navneeth’s latest is a horror comedy with Sharan in the lead. A horror comedy, Choo Mantar has Sharan as an exorcist called Dynamo, called in to check out the supernatural occurrences at the home of an NRI couple, played by Prabhu Mundkur and Meghana Gaonkar. The film also stars Chikkanna and Aditi Prabhudeva in pivotal roles.

Releasing in: Theatres
Releasing on: January 10, 2025

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Teddy Bear

A psychological horror thriller, Teddy Bear revolves around the gruesome murders of newlywed woman and young girls and the police’s desperate attempt to nail the perpetrator. Directed by Lokesh B, the film stars Bhargav BV, Sparsha Rekha, Shylaja Simha, and Disha Povaiah, among others.

Releasing in: Theatres
Releasing on: January 10, 2025

Dhruvataare

This romantic drama follows a couple, Parivartan and Apoorva, both of whom are still coming to terms with their respective failed relationships. When their paths cross and sparks fly, tragedy awaits them when she is diagnosed with a degenerative condition. How will they deal with this situation?

Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video (rental only)
Streaming date: January 6, 2025