'Bhairathi Ranagal' OTT release: Shiva Rajkumar starrer to release on THIS platform

The Kannada action thriller 'Bhairathi Ranagal,' starring Shiva Rajkumar, is set to make its way into digital space. This digital release follows the film's theatrical run, which began on November 15, 2024.

The movie will be streaming on Aha Video on February 13, 2025. The OTT platform on their official social media handle wrote, "A gangster was never born, he was made. Witness the making of Bhairathi Ranagal, streaming from Feb 13 on #aha! "

Directed by Narthan, 'Bhairathi Ranagal' explores the origin story of its titular character. The premise of the film shows Bhairathi Ranagal's transformation from a lawyer into a powerful, yet kind-hearted, crime boss in Karnataka. The film delves into the challenges and circumstances that led to his rise in the criminal underworld.

The film begins in Ronapura, a village grappling with a severe water crisis. A young Bhairathi, frustrated, takes an action which leads him to a 21-year prison sentence. During his incarceration, he studies law and returns to Ronapura as a lawyer. However, the village now faces a new threat: a mining mafia led by Parande. Bhairathi's attempts to fight the injustice through legal means.

'Bhairathi Ranagal' is a prequel to the 2017 film 'Mufti,' which starred SriiMurali. 'Mufti' was a critical and commercial success.

The film features Shiva Rajkumar in the lead role, alongside Rahul Bose, Rukmini Vasanth, Devaraj, Chaya Singh, Madhu Guruswamy, and Shabeer Kallarakkal.

The screenplay was written by Narthan, with Ravi Basrur composing the music. Naveen Kumar handled the cinematography, and Akash Hiremath served as the editor.

The movie is also available on Prime Videos from December 25, 2024.