The slow period in Kannada cinema isn't finished yet, especially with the IPL still happening. Smaller films are making their way to theaters, but many of them aren't being promoted at all, leaving audiences in the dark about the new Kannada movies showing in cinemas.

Check out the Kannada original and dubbed films that are set to release in theaters and on OTT from March 31 to April 6.

Nimde Kathe

In Raghavendra Raj's film, Vikram (played by Abhilash Dalapathy) is an insurance manager who finds himself in a whirlwind of funny and serious scenarios due to his own choices, which ultimately drive him to progress in life. The cast includes Rashika Shetty, Reshma V Gowda, Manohar Gowda, and Sihi Kahi Chandru.

Coming to: Theatres

Release date: April 4, 2025

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Nimbiya Banada Myaga tells the story of Varalakshmi, a zamindar widow whose son Achanna goes missing after the mysterious death of her husband. For 25 years, no one knows where Achanna is, but when he finally comes back, old secrets and feelings come to light. The film features Shanmukha Govindaraj, Ramakrishna, and Padma Vasanthi.

Coming to theaters on April 4, 2025.

Mahavatar Narsimha

Director Ashwin Kumar's animated feature showcases Lord Vishnu's Narsimha, a unique half-lion, half-man avatar, as he battles the demon Hiranyakashyap. Hombale Films is bringing this film to theaters.

Coming to: Theaters

Release date: April 3, 2025

Test

Test, a sports drama featuring R Madhavan, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, and Nayanthara, is set to premiere directly on OTT. This film is the directorial debut of S Sashikanth, who also penned the script. Viewers can enjoy it with a Kannada audio option.

Available on: Netflix

Release date: April 4, 2025 

Kaafir

A film adaptation of the 2019 8-part web series, directed by Sonam Nair and featuring Dia Mirza and Mohit Raina, is in the works. The story, inspired by real events, follows a woman from Pakistan-administered Kashmir who finds herself on the Indian side of the Line of Control (LOC) and is imprisoned on suspicions of being a militant. After spending seven years behind bars, she receives assistance from an Indian journalist in her quest for justice.

Available on: Zee5

Release date: April 4, 2025

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