- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Junior OTT Release: Kireeti Reddy made a strong first impression in the film industry with Junior. The Kannada drama won praise from both audiences and critics. With its engaging plot, strong performances, and high-quality production, the Kannada film became one of the most talked-about releases of the year. For those who missed it in cinemas, the wait to watch it online is almost over. Junior was released in theatres on 18th July 2025 and received a largely positive response.
Recent reports in 123Telugu have confirmed that Kannada movie Junior’s digital rights have been bought by Amazon Prime Video. The film will start streaming on the platform, reportedly on 15th August 2025. Although nothing has been officially confirmed yet. The movie also stars Sreeleela and Genelia Deshmukh in key roles. The movie Junior was also shot in Telugu simultaneously.
Kannada Movie Junior Plot
Set in the village of Vizianagaram, the story follows Kodanda (Ravichandran) and his wife Meera, whose late pregnancy forces them to leave their village due to certain local issues. During their journey, Meera gives birth to Abhi (Kireeti Reddy) on a bus but sadly passes away soon after. Kodanda raises Abhi alone. As Abhi grows up, he falls in love with his college mate Spoorthy (Sreeleela). After completing his B.Tech, they join a multinational company owned by Sundar (Rao Ramesh) and Vijaya Saujanya (Genelia). While working on a charity project for Vizianagaram, Abhi uncovers a big corruption scandal, leading him back to the village. The rest of the story reveals Kodanda’s past, Abhi’s family secrets, and the sacrifices Abhi makes for Vijaya Saujanya.
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Junior Cast And Crew
Meanwhile, the movie also stars Rao Ramesh, Satya, and Viva Harsha add their own strengths to the film. Director Radhakrishna Reddy aimed to introduce a new hero while balancing father-son, father-daughter, and sibling sentiments. Avinash Kolla’s art design captures rural and corporate life well. The cinematography was handles by Senthil Kumar and Devi Sri Prasad’s scored the music. Songs like Viral Vayyari became instant hits.
Junior Box Office Report
Despite positive feedback for Kireeti’s performance, Junior underperformed at the box office. The Kannada version struggled, while the Telugu version earned most of the Rs 7.65 crore net collection. With a budget of Rs 25 crore, its theatrical run ended within two weeks, prompting an early OTT release.