The action-packed Kannada film Bagheera, starring Sriimurali, hit theatres on October 31, just in time for Diwali. This highly awaited movie, scripted by Salaar fame Prashanth Neel and directed by Dr. Suri, opened to mixed to positive reviews. However, what’s now generating buzz is the speculation around its digital release—rumours are that Bagheera’s streaming rights have been acquired by the major OTT platform, Netflix.
#Bagheera will be the first kannada movie to be streaming on Netflix 🔥#Deepavali2024 #DiwaliCelebration pic.twitter.com/1xBbPn6tG0
— Kranti chicham (@AakashDhur44833) October 31, 2024
According to OTT Play, Netflix has reportedly secured the rights to stream Bagheera, marking a significant moment for Kannada cinema. Previously, Netflix refrained from including Kannada films in its catalogue, making this potential acquisition particularly exciting. However, it’s speculated that Netflix may release Bagheera as a Telugu original, leveraging Prashanth Neel’s prominent reputation in the Telugu film industry. Although an exact streaming date hasn’t been confirmed, if these reports are accurate, it would be a significant development for the Kannada film industry on global streaming platforms.
Fans on social media have been vocal about their excitement for Bagheera’s OTT release. A user on X (formerly Twitter) celebrated the news, writing, “OTT release in Netflix, that’s the game changer for Sandalwood! Worth watching in theatres and the first Kannada superhero movie truly meets its hype. Sriimurali delivers a stunner performance. Kudos to @hombalefilms.”
Though there’s no official announcement from the filmmakers or Netflix yet, the anticipation is high.
