August has been good for the Kannada film industry, which had literally been gasping for breath, what with audiences almost giving up on Sandalwood, as far as theatrical releases go. Duniya Vijay got people back in theatres with Bheema, which Ganesh followed up with Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi. The two films ending the month - an A rated hard-hitting action thriller, and a comedy drama - hope to continue this trend. 

As far as OTT releases go, dubbed content is what audiences can look forward to now, what with no major announcements yet about a Kannada film release. 

Here's a look at the Kannada original and dubbed films releasing in theatres and on OTT between August 26 and September 1.  

Laughing Buddha

Produced by actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty, Laughing Buddha has Pramod Shetty in the lead, as a slightly overweight yet jovial, happy-go-lucky police constable, whose girth becomes an issue. What follows thereafter is at the crux of the story. The film also stars Teju Belawadi, Diganth, Sundar Raj, among others.

Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: August 30, 2024

Pepe

Vinay Rajkumar’s most ‘commercial’ film to date, Pepe is an action thriller directed by debutant Shreelesh S Nair. While the trailer does not provide conclusive hints about the story, a conflict between two factions of people is at the crux of it. Vinay is paired with Kaajal Kunder, while the film also stars Mayur Patel, Aruna Balraj, among others, on its cast.

Releasing in: Theatres
Release date: August 30, 2024

Gowdru Hotel

The 2017 Kannada film, Gowdru Hotel, is the official remake of the Malayalam hit Ustad Hotel. Starring Rachan Chandra in the lead, the plot revolves around his desire to become a chef, against the wishes of his family, following which he travels to his hometown to live with his grandfather, who runs a local eatery, where mudde is quite the specialty. Prakash Raj, Anant Nag and Vedhika are on the cast of the film. 

Streaming on: Namma Flix
Streaming date: August 30, 2024

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

King Kong discovers a new threat in Hollow Earth, a tyrannical ape called Skar King, who wants to conquer the surface world. Kong can’t defeat him alone, though, and seeks Godzilla’s help. Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle and Brian Tyree Henry are the human elements of the story. Set to begin streaming for free to subscribers, after a prolonged TVOD period, Godzilla x Kong will have Kannada audio too. 

Streaming on: JioCinema
Streaming date: August 29, 2024

Buddy

Allu Sirish and Gayathri Bhardwaj lead the cast of the film which revolves around a teddy bear being possessed by the spirit of a young woman who is being prepped for illegal organ harvesting. How the teddy teams up with Sirish’s character to save the woman is what the film by Sam Anton is all about. The film will be available with Kannada audio

Streaming on: Netflix
Streaming date: August 30

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