Upcoming Kannada movies on OTT (March 2023): Dil Pasand, Vedha, Kranti and more

Kannada fans rejoice as many of the recent superhit films are making their way to OTT as expected. While Love Birds, a quintessential romantic drama flick, is coming to Amazon Prime Video for all the couples out there, the highly rated Remo is also coming to Zee5 later this month. Apart from this, interesting films like Padiva Poorva and Sakath have also been confirmed for streaming release at the earliest. Here is a look at the best upcoming Kannada movies to watch online with their OTT release date, cast and IMDb rating.

List of upcoming Kannada movies to watch on OTT: Streaming platforms, IMDb ratings

pre degree

With stellar IMDB ratings even before its launch, Padwa Purva is about a gang of childhood friends as they embark on the next big chapter in their lives – college. But with everyone bringing their own dreams to the table, will the gang finally break up? And, even if it does, will heroes like Naveen and Nitya be able to bring them back together to cherish their childhood bond. Coming on OTT in March 2023, only time will tell in this classic drama.

• Padaavi Pre IMDb Rating – 9.0
• pre graduation cast Prithvi Shamanur, Anjali Anish, Yasha Shivkumar
  
• Padwa Purva Release Date on OTT – March 3, 2023
• Where to see- sun nxt

remo

This 2022 family romance drama revolves around Revanth Deshpande, a rich kid but who doesn’t depend on his father’s money for luxuries due to his family conflicts. Instead, he is a successful musician. Romance comes into the picture when he falls in love with Mohana, a classical singer whom he meets on an international tour. But his family issues come back to haunt him as he must fulfill his promises while not sacrificing his relationship with Mohana. An offbeat story that you can stream online if you’re into quirky romance dramas. Will the issues cause them to break up or make them want to reconnect? You will have to watch Remo to know this.

• Remo IMDb Rating – 8.2
• Remo Cast – Sarath Kumar, Rajesh Natarang, Achyut Kumar, Madhu, Aashika Ranganath
  
• Remo release date on OTT – March 10, 2023
• Where to see- zee5

Vijayanand

Re-telling the rags-to-riches story, Vijayanand is a biographical Kannada film that follows the life and stories of an ambitious 19-year-old boy, Vijay, who sets out to achieve the impossible. Raised in the city of Gadag in northern Karnataka, Vijayanand showed the boy’s struggle to set up his own business at a young age and eventually grew the transport business to over 4300 vehicles under his ownership. It shows us the grit that entrepreneurs, irrespective of age, must have to overcome obstacles and shine.

• Vijayanand IMDb Rating – 7.2
• Vijayanand Cast – Shiv Rajkumar, Ganvi Laxman
  
• Vijayanand release date on OTT – February 17, 2023
• Where to see- zee5

Poovan (Kannada Dub)

An engrossing Malayalam dramedy, Poovan is coming its month as well on OTT in Kannada dubbed. This is the story of a hero, Hari, who has been suffering from insomnia for a long time. However, his life takes a huge U-turn when he brings home a rooster that is believed to be the cure for his illness. With that storyline, you can expect a hilarious runtime as the boy deals with both these problems in life. Girish Eddy is superb in the lead role of Poovan.

• Poovan (Kannada Dub) IMDb Rating – 7.7
• Poovan (Kannada Dub) Cast – Girish Eddy, Annies Abraham, Arshad Ali
  
• Poovan (Kannada Dubbed) OTT Release Date – March 24, 2023
• Where to see- zee5

tight

This 2021 courtroom drama, black comedy is coming to Netflix in April. Starring Ganesh in the lead role, the film blends black comedy, crime and adventure as we witness the story of a blind singer who plays a key role as a witness in solving an intriguing murder mystery. In fact, the film is inspired by a true story, as the writer of the film is based around the story of a physically challenged man who appears in a reality show with an able-bodied body only as a fraud. While the film has received mixed reviews, the acting performances were praised across the board.

• Sakath IMDb Rating – 7.4
• tight cast Ganesh, Aswati Balan, Ravi Shankar Gowda
  
• Sakath release date on OTT – April 3, 2023
• Where to see- Netflix

love birds

Talking about romantic dramas, Love Birds is one interesting show coming on OTT this month. It tells the story of different types of couples involved in their love life, who deal with different complications. They all come from different backgrounds and lead independent lifestyles. But will this lifestyle kill the intimacy they once had? Only time can tell. If a good anthology film is up your alley, you definitely can’t go wrong with Love Birds.

• Love Birds IMDb Rating – 7.4
• Love Birds Cast – Darling Krishna, Milan Nagaraj, Samyukta Hornadu
  
• Release date of Love Birds on OTT- TBA
• Where to see- amazon prime video

Premam Pujyam

Premam Poojyam is another quintessential romance drama that is coming on OTT. Produced, written and directed by Dr. Raghavendra BS, this Kannada film stars Prem Kumar, Aindrita Ray and Brinda Acharya in pivotal roles. Marking Prem Kumar’s 25th film in the industry, Premam Poojyam tells the story of an intrepid cardiologist, who reveals how an old love story was behind his success as a doctor. And, the story continues even after she becomes one, as one day her life completely changes to accept love and intimacy.

• Premam Poojyam IMDb Rating – 7.9
• Premam Poojyam Cast – Prem Kumar, Brinda Acharya, Aindrita Ray
  
• Premam Poojyam release date on OTT – TBA
• Where to see- cinema market

Gandhada Gudi

One of those upcoming Kannada movies with stupendous IMDb ratings even before its OTT release, Gandhada Gudi is all things magic combining a musical family thriller that takes us through the tales of our dear heartland. This epic musical revolves around endearing stories from across India, especially as lead actor Punit Rajkumar journeys into nature and discovers the scale at which things are happening. It beautifully humbles us as humans, showing us what a small part of the universe we really are.

• Gandhada Gudi IMDb Rating – 9.4
• Gandhara Gudi Cast – Puneet Rajkumar, Amoghavarsha
  
• Release date of Gandhara Gudi on OTT – TBA
• Where to see- amazon prime video

Once Upon A Time In Jamaligudda

Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda is an adventure drama set in the 1990s. The film revolves around a prison break plan between the protagonist, who lands in jail after getting caught in a scam. It tells the story of an escape plan along with other prisoners. Will they survive? What will you do if you run away? The plot unfolds as you embark on the adventure in this Kannada movie.

• Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda IMDb Rating – 9.1
• Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda Cast – Prakash Belawadi, Bhavana, Dhananjay
  
• Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda OTT release date – TBA
• Where to see- Sun Nxt

made in bangalore

Starring Ananth Nag and Prakash Belawadi in lead roles, Made in Bengaluru is a high-end drama that revolves around the magic of the city of Bengaluru. Despite being a tech hub with thousands of migrants coming in, Bengaluru still retains the pristine essence of its culture, food and traditions. The film shows how the natives always yearn to come back to the place they call home.

• Made in Bangalore IMDb Rating – 8.8
• Made in Bangalore Cast – Anant Nag, Prakash Belawadi, Sai Kumar
  
• Release date on Made in Bangalore OTT- TBA
• Where to see- amazon prime video