- By Ridhi Suri
- Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:16 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
OTT Kannada Action Thriller: If you enjoyed Martin, you’ll definitely want to check out these exciting Kannada action thrillers available on OTT platforms. KGF: Chapter 2 offers gripping action and a captivating storyline. Bheema combines intense drama with a powerful narrative. Don’t miss Kantara, which explores themes of vengeance and tradition. You can find these films on popular streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema, Aha and Zee5. Dive into these thrilling adventures for an unforgettable viewing experience!
KGF: Chapter 2 (Amazon Prime Video)
Directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films. This sequel to the 2018 film KGF: Chapter 1 features an ensemble cast, including Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty and Prakash Raj. With a budget of ₹100 crore, it is the most expensive Kannada film to date. It made history as the first Kannada film to be released in IMAX. The film garnered positive audience reviews, though critics had mixed feelings, praising the performances and action while critiquing the violence and narrative coherence.
Bheema (Amazon Prime Video)
The action thriller film set to release in 2024, directed by Vijay Kumar and produced by Krishna Creations and Jagadeesh Films. The film features Duniya Vijay in the lead role, supported by Ashwini, Black Dragon Manju, Gili Gili Chandru, Rangayana Raghu, Achyuth Kumar, Gopal Krishna Deshpande and Ramesh Indira. The plot centers around Bheema, who takes on Dragon Manju, a politician with ties to the drug trade, as he fights against the influx of drugs in his community and the resulting addiction among the youth.
Kaatera (Zee5)
Directed by Tharun Sudhir, produced by Rockline Venkatesh, the story is inspired by a real-life incident from a village in Karnataka during the 1970s. The film stars Darshan alongside debutant Aradhana Ram, Jagapathi Babu, Kumar Govind, Vinod Kumar Alwa, Danish Akhtar Saifi and Shruti. Kaatera received positive reviews from critics. It emerged as the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2023 and ranked as the tenth highest-grossing Kannada film at the time of its release.
Kantara (Amazon Prime Video)
The action thriller film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, features him in a dual role, portraying a Kambala champion who clashes with an honest forest officer named Murali, played by Kishore. Kantara received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for the performances of Shetty and Kishore, as well as its direction, soundtrack, and the depiction of Bhuta Kola. The film was a significant commercial success, becoming the second highest-grossing Kannada film of all time after K.G.F: Chapter 2, and the fourth highest-grossing film in India for 2022.
O2 (Disney+ Hotstar)
The medical thriller film written and directed by Raghav Nayak and Prashanth Raj, produced by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar under PRK Productions. The film features music by Vivan Radhakrishna and cinematography by Naveen Kumar S. It received generally positive reviews, with acclaim for its exploration of medical research and the production house's commitment to showcasing fresh talent and innovative ideas.Dr. Shraddha Nayak, alongside her colleagues, is on a quest to develop O2—a groundbreaking drug that has the potential to resurrect the deceased. Will she succeed in achieving this medical miracle?
Vikrant Rona (ZEE5)
Directed by Anup Bhandari, it features Sudeepa in the lead role, alongside Milana Nagaraj, Nirup Bhandari, Neetha Ashok and Jacqueline Fernandez. The story follows Inspector Vikrant Rona, who arrives in a secluded village within a tropical rainforest, where he encounters a series of mysterious events believed to be supernatural in nature. It garnered mixed reviews from critics and emerged as the fourth highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, as well as the third highest-grossing Kannada film of 2022.