Kannada cinema, deeply rooted in the cultural tapestry of Karnataka, holds a special place in the hearts of movie enthusiasts. Its unique storytelling, rich performances, and cultural authenticity have gained admiration not only within the state but also far beyond its borders. If you’re a movie buff, you’re in for a treat! This article is a treasure trove of the best Kannada films you can stream on ZEE5 Global. We’ve carefully curated a selection that showcases the rich storytelling that defines this industry. So, settle into your comfiest spot at home, and get ready for an exciting journey through the captivating Kannada movies. It’s movie time, Kannada style!
- Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
Directed by debutant Nithin Krishnamurthy, Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare is a black comedy film. It is about Ajith a college student and an aspiring filmmaker and his friends who reside in Thunga Boys Hostel. They got caught up in a murder scene where an unpredictable yet hilarious situation ensues during the process. The film stars debutants Prajwal BP, Manjunath Nayaka, Rakesh Rajkumar, Srivatsa and Tejas Jayanna Urs in the lead roles. Hudugaru Bekagiddare was released on 21 July 2023 and received positive reviews from critics for its humor, cinematography, music and screenwriting.
- Raymo
Raymo is a musical romantic drama film that came out in 2022. Written and directed by Pawan Wadeyar, and produced by C. R. Manohar under Jayaditya Films banners. The film stars Ishaan and Ashika Ranganath in pivotal roles. Raymo revolves around a brash rockstar, who gets entangled in dysfunctional familial relationships and falls in love with a girl named, Mohana, a committed classical singer. However, dire circumstances force them into separation. The movie was released on November 25 and received positive reviews from critics.
- Head Bush
The gangster film was directed by Shoonya and written by Agni Shridhar. In the late 1970s, in Bangalore, M. P. Jayaraj alias Head Bush, and his friends Ganga and Samson were called by Devraj Urs’s son-in-law MDN to head Indira Brigade, which was formed to protect Indira Gandhi’s reputation. With unlimited money flowing from the politicians and cops, Jayaraj takes control over Bangalore, but petty issue triggers personal rivalry between Jayaraj and his gang. Head Bush features an ensemble cast of Dhananjaya, Balu Nagendra, Payal Rajput, Devaraj, Yogesh, V. Ravichandran, and Raghu Mukherjee, among others. Head Bush was released on October 21, 2022, and it became a box-office bomb.
- Guru Shishyaru
Guru Shishyaru is a sports drama streaming on ZEE5 Global. The movie stars Kannada stars Sharan and Nishvika Naidu in the lead roles. Written and directed by Jadesh K Hampi, the film is about a Manohar. K, a former Kho Kho national champion, lives with his teacher. He joins a school in a village named Bettadapura as a PT teacher. In a land dispute, Manohar. K ends up training the students for a Kho Kho championship against Rudrappa’s team, who has plans to take the land from the villagers. The film was theatrically released on 23 September 2022 and received positive reviews from the audience.
- Gaalipata 2
Gaalipata 2 is among the best romantic Kannada movies that feature an ensemble cast consisting of Ganesh, Anant Nag, Diganth, Pawan Kumar, Vaibhavi Shandilya, Samyuktha Menon and Sharmiela Mandre. Written and directed by Yogaraj Bhat, the film is about three college friends, who visit their ailing teacher Kishore Meshtru. Kishore seeks the trio’s help to search for his long-lost son. How the trio help Meshtru in finding Appu forms the crux of the story. The film was released in theaters on 12 August 2022 and was released for OTT on October 5, 2022.