This week's major release is anticipated to be the Ajith-led film Vidaamuyarchi. However, it will not have a Kannada dubbed version, and it faces competition from at least seven original Kannada films across various genres for screen time and showings. These competing films include a few investigative thrillers, romantic comedies, and a gangster movie, featuring prominent actors such as Kishore, Rajvardhan, Dharma Kirthiraj, and Roopesh Shetty in leading roles.

Here’s a look at the Kannada original and dubbed films heading to theatres and OTT in the week of February 3 to February 9

Anamadheya Ashok Kumar

Kishore and Harshil Koushik take centre stage in this investigative thriller centred around the mysterious death of a distinguished lawyer. Kishore portrays a journalist who was the last individual to encounter the lawyer before his demise, while Harshil plays the detective tasked with determining whether the journalist is the actual culprit, an innocent victim being wrongfully accused, or merely a witness to the crime.

Releasing in: Theatres  

Release date: February 7.

Unlock Raghava

Milind Manjunath and Rachel David portray the characters of Raghava and Janaki in this romantic drama film, which centres on Raghava's unique ability to open locks. The narrative explores how he applies this talent to navigate specific life situations. Alongside Milind and Rachel, the cast includes Bhoomi Shetty, Avinash, Ramesh Bhat, and Sadhu Kokila, among others.

Release Format: Theatres  

Release date: February 7.

Adhipatra

BBK9 champion Roopesh Shetty takes on a police role in this Kannada film, portraying Athreya, a law enforcement officer at the Shivapura police station. He is tasked with investigating a series of murders thought to be linked to the Bramma Rakshasa. Will Athreya be able to crack the case?

Releasing in: Theatres  

Release date: February 7  

Gajarama  

Rajavardhan plays Rama, a village youth with ambitious aspirations, who is training to become a wrestler while facing the complexities of life and relationships. When unforeseen obstacles emerge, his resilience and determination are challenged like never before. The cast also includes Tapaswini Poonacha, Ragini Dwivedi, and Kabir Duhan Singh, among others.

Releasing in: Theatres  

Release date: February 7  

Talvar  

Dharma Kirthiraj stars in this narrative of violence and romance, focusing on a notorious contract killer who ranks among the city's most wanted. As he embarks on one last assignment, his life takes a dramatic turn, leading him to a profound understanding of life's worth and his journey toward redemption. Jayaram Karthik plays the antagonist, while Aditi Rao stars as the female lead in Talvar.

Releasing in: Theatres  

Release date: February 7.  

Mr Rani

Deepak Subramanya portrays Raja, an aspiring actor yearning for his breakthrough, who achieves fame through a minor deception. He adopts a female persona and transforms into the celebrated superstar Rani. However, as his newfound fame begins to impact his idol Deepika (Parvathy Nair), can he maintain the facade? The film is helmed by Madhuchandra, who takes on the role of a prominent filmmaker.

Releasing in: Theatres  

Release date: February 7  

Bhagiratha

Bhagiratha narrates the journey of Suryaprakash, a devoted civil engineer whose altruism leads him to collaborate with a fearless journalist. What starts as a romantic tale develops into a quest for justice against a ruthless gang. Together, they strive to safeguard the vulnerable, confronting concealed threats and systemic corruption. Will their endeavour prevail? The cast includes Jaya Prakash, Nisarga, Chandana, and  Shivaraj KR Pete, among others.

Releasing in: Theatres  

Release date: February 7.

Game Changer

Director Shankar's film, Game Changer, featuring Ram Charan, failed to achieve commercial success at the box office. The narrative centres around Ram Charan portraying an upright IAS officer who courageously combats a corrupt system through ethical methods. The cast includes Kiara Advani, Anjali, S. J. Suryah, Srikanth, Sunil, Jayaram, and Samuthirakani. The film will also be accessible with Kannada audio.

Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video  

Streaming date: February 7, 2025.

Daaku Maharaaj

Vaishnav, the granddaughter of a prominent figure, finds herself in the crosshairs of a notorious local gangster pair. In an effort to safeguard her family, a fugitive criminal known as 'Daaku' Maharaaj adopts the persona of a driver named Nanaji. What connections exist between Maharaaj's tumultuous history and the gangsters as well as Vaishnav? The film features performances by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Urvashi Rautela, Shraddha Srinath, among others.

Streaming platform: Netflix  

Streaming date: February 9, 2025.

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