Kannada Movies, Web Series To Watch On OTT In 2024: Kaatera, Kshetrapathi, SSE Side B & More

In 2023, despite a successful year at box office with hits like KGF: Chapter 2, Vikrant Rona, 777 Charlie, and Kantara, Kanna cinema faced challenges in securing a digital partnership. Over 50% of films released in 2023 are still awaiting OTT release due to streamers' reluctance after some titles underperformed.

Only a few found a place on platforms like Prime Video, Zee5 Kanna and Sun NXT, while ors like Orchestra, Mysuru! and Daredevil Musthafa secured hybrid deals for a limited period. Towards end of 2023, films like Tagaru Palya, Toby, and Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye me it to OTT but table releases like Kaatera, Sapta Sagaraache Ello Side B, B Manners still await ir digital debut.

Kaatera

Set in 70s, Darshan's Kaatera explores land reform laws and social issues with a streaming partnership confirmed with Zee5 Kanna. It is expected to be released on January 26.

Sapta Sagaraache Ello Side B

sequel to a successful first part helmed by Rakshit Shetty, movie remains unanunced on OTT despite its atrical release. film is expected to land on Amazon Prime Video.

Kshetrapathi

A film dressing agrarian issues, Kshetrapathi is led by Naveen Shankar and faces challenges in connecting with audience. JioCinema is expected to stream it, although date remains unconfirmed.

Kalave Mosagara

This action-based love story with Bharath Sagar might become first direct-to-OTT release from Kanna in 2024 and will reportedly stream on Cinebazzar from February 14.

Rakshasa

This Prajwal Devaraj film in collaboration with director Lohith H has alrey secured satellite and digital partnerships through Sun Network, with a streaming date yet to be anunced.