Kannada OTT viewers have a few notable titles arriving on streaming platforms on October 2, 2026. The major original Kannada release is Mother Promise, while audiences can also watch Kannada-dubbed versions of upcoming South Indian titles including Bethlehem Kudumba Unit and #Love. Here is a look at the release date, cast, story and streaming platforms.
Mother Promise – ZEE5
OTT Release Date: October 2, 2026
Platform: ZEE5
Language: Kannada
Genre: Dark Comedy, Crime Drama
Cast: Dhananjaya, Poornachandra Mysore, Mahadev Prasad, Nagabhushana NS, Chi Guru Dutt, Vinaya Prasad, Geetha, Naresh Dingri and Srivatsa Shyam
Director: Poornachandra Mysore
The biggest Kannada-language OTT premiere on October 2 is Mother Promise, starring Dhananjaya in the lead. Directed by Poornachandra Mysore, the film combines crime, dark comedy and family sentiment against the backdrop of a fictional Bengaluru underworld.
The story follows Rossi, a gambler whose life takes an unexpected turn after he loses everything. He becomes caught in a dangerous chain of events involving gangsters, smugglers and other eccentric characters. As the situation becomes increasingly chaotic, his relationship with his mother becomes an important emotional element in the story.
The film originally reached theatres in July 2026 and will now be available to a wider audience through ZEE5 from October 2.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit – JioHotstar
OTT Release Date: October 2, 2026
Platform: JioHotstar
Kannada Version: Available
Original Language: Malayalam
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju and ensemble cast
Although Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is a Malayalam film, Kannada-speaking audiences will also be able to watch a Kannada version on JioHotstar. The romantic comedy-drama is directed by Girish A.D. and stars Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju. Reports list Kannada among the languages available for its October 2 streaming release.
#Love – Netflix
OTT Release Date: October 2, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Kannada Version: Available
Cast: Arjun Das, Aishwarya Lekshmi
The Tamil romantic-comedy series #Love is another option for Kannada viewers. Netflix is releasing the series with Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Telugu versions alongside the original Tamil. Arjun Das and Aishwarya Lekshmi play rival dating-app founders whose ideas about love and compatibility are challenged by their own relationship.
Kannada OTT Releases on October 2, 2026
For viewers specifically searching for a new Kannada movie releasing on OTT on October 2, Mother Promise is the key original Kannada title, arriving on ZEE5. Kannada audiences also have dubbed South Indian options on JioHotstar and Netflix, making October 2 a varied OTT day for regional entertainment
