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A lonely man's life changes when a mischievous Labrador enters it. A moving road movie about friendship.
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Best Kannada Movies on OTT
25 of the best Kannada movies streaming on Indian streaming services right now, including K.G.F: Chapter 1, K.G.F: Chapter 2, Kantara, 777 Charlie, checked against current availability.
Kannada cinema's best films are spread across several streaming services in India. This guide gathers 25 of the best Kannada movies you can stream right now on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee5, Sony LIV and Sun NXT, from KGF and Kantara to indie gems. Each card shows live availability for your region; we re-check the list every month.
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A prequel set during the Kadamba era, exploring the legend behind Kantara. Rishab Shetty's spectacular mythic epic.
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A young couple dreams of a simple life by the sea until a choice separates them. The first half of a tender, aching romance.
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Released from prison, Manu tries to find Priya and make sense of what he lost. The emotional second half of the story.
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An insomniac usher takes a pill that blurs dreams and reality. A clever, crowdfunded Kannada landmark.
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The story of Prahlad and the god Vishnu's Narasimha avatar. A large-scale animated mythological film.
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An engineering student's college years, friendships and first love. A hugely popular campus comedy-drama.
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A corrupt cop hunts an ancient treasure in a lawless town ruled by dacoits. A quirky, stylish Western-style adventure.
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A single incident in a coastal town is told from several perspectives. Rakshit Shetty's inventive neo-noir.
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A journalist investigating a flyover traffic violation stumbles into mysterious deaths. An eerie supernatural thriller.
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A village's peaceful life is upended by a supposed possession, with hilarious consequences. A breakout horror comedy.
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A traffic cop becomes obsessed with an old case after skeletons are found. A slow, rewarding mystery.
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A novelist returns to his wife's ancestral village, where mysterious events begin. A twisty, atmospheric thriller.
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A son searches for his father, who has Alzheimer's, after he goes missing. Anant Nag and Rakshit Shetty in a moving drama.
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A balding lecturer from Mangalore struggles to find a bride. A gentle, very funny indie comedy.
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An escaped convict hitches a ride with an unlikely pair on a mountain road. A dark, poetic road movie.
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A young man's life told through his relationships. A popular, heartfelt romantic drama.
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A shy college student falls in love, and life takes unexpected turns. A tender, bittersweet romance.
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A detective in the 1980s investigates a series of police station robberies. A retro, fun detective comedy.
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Children fight to save their Kannada-medium school in a Kerala border town. A warm, funny social comedy.
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An undercover cop infiltrates a town ruled by a feared don. Shiva Rajkumar and Sriimurali in a stylish action drama.
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A man who always tells the truth is caught between three women. Upendra's bold, cult satirical film.
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A young man rises to power in the brutal Kolar Gold Fields of the 1970s. Yash in the first chapter of a Kannada phenomenon.
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Rocky's rise in the gold fields continues with bigger confrontations and larger-than-life style. A pan-India blockbuster.
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A villager's clash with a forest officer is tied to ancient rituals and a deity. Rishab Shetty's gripping folk drama.
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How we chose this collection
Chosen from Kannada-language films available to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee5, Sony LIV and Sun NXT in India as of October 1, 2026, using TMDB and JustWatch availability data. Cinearium editors ranked them by reputation, audience ratings and variety of genre and era. Catalogues change, so we re-check availability monthly and replace titles that leave; each card shows the current availability for your selected region.
Movie facts and community ratings come from TMDB. Streaming information is provided by JustWatch through TMDB and varies by country. Missing availability means no option was returned by the provider; it does not prove a film is unavailable everywhere. Dates above refer to editorial updates.