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- By Ridhi Suri
- Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Upcoming Kannada OTT Movies: April 2024 brings an exciting array of Kannada movies to OTT platforms, offering viewers a diverse selection of stories and genres. Kannada filmmakers continue their tradition of embracing innovation and experimentation, evident in the upcoming releases. Several upcoming OTT releases, including 'HanuMan', 'Jugalbandi', and 'Yuva' among others are landing soon on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, JioCinema, Sun NXT and others. So, get your popcorn ready, dim the lights, and get ready to be enthralled. This serves as your ultimate guide to the most captivating Sandalwood releases of April 2024.
HanuMan
Director Prasanth Varma's film starring Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Vinay Rai in lead roles, received positive reviews from the audience. The film narrates the tale of a young man named Hanumanthu (Teja), who gains superpowers after encountering a totem in his village. The story unfolds as he stands up against a capitalistic villain (Vinay) with the assistance of his sister (Varalaxmi) and lover (Amritha), fighting for the well-being of his people.
Releasing on: April 5, Disney+ Hotstar
Jugalbandi
Directed by Divakar Dimdima, the upcoming film 'Jugalbandi' has taken on multiple roles for the film, serving as the story, screenplay, and dialogue writer. Produced under his own banner and distributed by Visica Films, the movie encompasses three main plots focusing on a mother, a couple, and a visually-impaired person, respectively, as they embark on a quest for financial stability. The film features Pradyotan as the composer and boasts an ensemble cast including Archana Kottige, Ashwin Rao, Santosh Ashray, and Yash Shetty in leading roles. They are supported by Prakash Belavadi, Chandra Prabha GJ, Ranjan, and Yuktalu Sush.
Yuva
Helmed by Santosh Ananddram and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films. Starring Yuva Rajkumar in the lead role, marking his fourth collaboration with Hombale Films, the film also features Saptami Gowda, Achyuth Kumar, Gopal Krishna Deshpande, Sudharani, and Kishore Poshak in prominent roles. It was released in theaters on March 29, 2024, and received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Soon, the film is landing to OTT.
Kreem
Writer-director Agni Sreedhar returned with a new project focusing on the sensitive topic of ‘human sacrifice’ and the persistence of cult followings in modern society.
Karataka Dhamanaka
The film marks the first on-screen collaboration between powerhouse talents Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva, showcasing their remarkable performances, dance sequences, and action scenes to enhance the film's commercial appeal. Directed by Yogaraj Bhat, the film delivers a relevant message on water conservation. The movie begins by portraying the harsh reality of Nandikoluru, a drought-stricken village in North Karnataka, enduring a prolonged dry spell for over a decade. The villagers, grappling with water scarcity, confront the local MLA regarding the insufficient water supply, and they turn to divine intervention by organizing a fair in hopes of bringing rain.
Blink
The movie which premiered on March 8, 2024, is a Kannada-language musical film featuring actors such as Dheekshith Shetty, Chaithra Achar, Gopal Deshpande, and Mandara Battalahalli. Directed by Srinidhi Bengaluru, 'Blink' explores themes of family dynamics, secrets, and personal growth. The story revolves around Apoorva, a young man living in Bengaluru, who struggles to hide his academic setbacks from his mother while juggling multiple part-time jobs.
Chow Chow Bath
Romantic comedy film penned and directed by Kenja Chethan Kumar. Employing the rare narrative structure of hyperlink cinema, the film unfolds with a diverse array of flavors akin to its culinary namesake. It intertwines three distinct storylines set in different locales, eventually converging into a unified narrative. The ensemble cast features six characters navigating various stages of life. Sachin and Saanvi's tale begins at a wedding, where Sachin impulsively proposes to her, only to encounter hurdles due to Saanvi's unmarried elder sister. Meanwhile, Shashi's encounter with his soulmate occurs at Majestic (Railway station) while awaiting his mother's arrival. Lastly, Sathya's mischievous escapades at a medical camp lead him to fall for a girl he meets there.
Case of Kondana
Directed by Devi Prasad Shetty. It stars Vijay Raghavendra and Bhavana Menon in the lead roles, marking their second collaboration with director Devi Prasad Shetty after 'Seetharam Benoy Case No.18.' Plot- In the outskirts of Bangalore, an assertive ASI finds himself in conflict with a gangster in a fictional outpost known as Kondana. Amidst this turmoil, his romantic relationship encounters obstacles, while ACP Lakshmi pursues a criminal and Raju struggles to save his ailing son.
Released on 28 March, Amazon Prime Video
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