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Prathibha Joy is a Bengaluru-based entertainment and lifestyle journalist with over two decades experience in print and digital journalism. South Indian cinema is the primary beat.
Mango Pachcha, directed by debutant Viveka, is OTT bound 4 months after its theatrical release, on the platform that is also now streaming Bigg Boss Kannada 13, hosted by Sanchith’s uncle Sudeep
Thudakkam: Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the film released in theatres in early August and had a fairly good box office outing.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Directed by Premalu maker Girish AD, the film is the undisputed Onam box office winner and is likely to drop on OTT on THIS date
DC, directed by Arun Matheswaran, which also stars Sanjana Krishnamurthy and Wamiqa Gabbi, hit theatres in early August. The acting debut of filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, it had received positive response
Toxic A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups credits Yash as a writer along with Geetu Mohandas – let’s not forget that!
Mamitha Baiju is the leading lady of both films, paired with Suriya and Nivin Pauly respectively.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Review: No one knows Spider-Man's identity, until a powerful telepath figures him out. What does he do in the wake of this new threat?
Karavali movie review: Directed by Ambi Ning Vayassayatho fame Gurudath Ganiga, Karavali unfolds in coastal Karnataka and revolves around the region’s kambala tradition
Directed by Abhinav Sundar Nayak, Mollywood Times explored an aspiring filmmaker’s journey to make his dream debut. Released in theatres on June 5, 2026, the film received mixed reviews and is now headed to OTT
As the title character Balarama, Vinod Prabhaakar turns in a measured and restrained performance and is ably supported by the likes of Vinay Gowda, Atul Kulkarni, Priya Anand, among others.
Moda Kavida Vaatavarana: Director Su Ni introduces his long-term associate Sheelam M Swamy in a romantic thriller that will leave audiences gasping for breath laughing at the sheer inanity on display
Moda Kavida Vaatavarana, starring debutant Sheelam M Swamy, along with Moksha Kushal and Saathvika, will be in theatres on June 26, 2026. A love story at first glimpse, Moda Kavida Vaatavarana shifts genres in the second half, which will be its USP, says Su Ni