Kannada OTT Releases in August 2023: In the past year, the Kannada film industry has flourished and produced a number of blockbuster trendsetters. The year 2023 was dismal for the Kannada film industry, with few direct OTT releases and a dozen theatrical releases that will soon be available on various OTT platforms. From Prime Video to Jio Cinema, these August Kannada releases are available for binge-watching.
Kannada OTT Releases in August 2023:
Aachar & Firm
The film is one of the most recent releases from PRK Studios and was directed by debutante Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy. It is set in 1960s Bengaluru and focuses on the loss of the family patriarch and its repercussions. The film was released in theatres on July 28 and will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Hudugaru Bekagidare Hostel
The film was released on July 21 and features a number of newcomers, including Nithin Krishnamurthy. Rakshit Shetty is the film’s producer. The film, a wholesome comedy, will be streamed on Zee5.
The second Namo Bhoothethma
Murali Master, a performer and choreographer, directs this horror-comedy, which stars Komal Kumar. The two reunited after a decade apart, and the film will soon be released in theatres; however, its creators have already partnered with the streaming platform SUN NXT for its digital release.
The phrase Nam Nani Maduve Prasanga
This comedy entertainer, written and directed by Hemanth Hegde, explores the serious issue of males in the farming industry not being able to find suitable brides. The film will be made available on Jio Cinema following its release in theatres.
Shivaji Surathkal: Maayavi’s Mysterious Case
Ramesh Aravind plays the principal role in the second installment of the Kannada hit detective saga, which returns after six long years and will be released online on Zee5.
Pentagon
The theme of the anthology film ‘Pentagon’ will be death, life, and everything in between. It will consist of five short films directed by various filmmakers. Kishore, P Ravishankar, Tanisha Kuppanda, Prakash Belawadi, and Pruthvi Ambaar will play the principal roles in the film.
