Netflix vs Prime Video vs JioHotstar for Kannada movies & shows
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
We counted every Kannada movie and web series streaming in India on the three biggest subscription apps: 374 titles in total. Biggest library: JioHotstar with 218 titles. Most highly-rated titles (IMDb 7.5+): Prime Video with 21.
- Biggest library: JioHotstar with 218 titles.
- Most highly-rated titles (IMDb 7.5+): Prime Video with 21.
- Highest average IMDb rating: Netflix at 7.8.
- Most titles you can't get on the other two: JioHotstar with 198.
| App | Titles | Movies | Series | Avg IMDb | IMDb 7.5+ | Family-friendly | Only here |
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| Netflix | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7.8 | 2 | 50% | 5 |
| Prime Video | 171 | 171 | 0 | 6.7 | 21 | 71% | 150 |
| JioHotstar | 218 | 217 | 1 | 7.1 | 12 | 72% | 198 |
Top Kannada movies & shows on Netflix
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1. Mahavatar Narsimha (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 11m · U/A 13+ · Animation, Action · IMDb 8.5 (49.2K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatSeriousStraightforward
Tyrannical demon Hiranyakashyap challenges Vishnu, proclaiming himself a god. However, his son Prahlad remains devoted to Vishnu, who appears as Narsimha to defeat the demon.
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2. Kantara (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 27m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 8.1 (1.2L votes)
TwistyVisually stunningEdge-of-seat
Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimen
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3. Bagheera (2024)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 38m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 6.7 (8.8K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatMatureSerious
Dismayed by corruption and violence, a virtuous police officer becomes a masked vigilante to dliver lethal justice to criminals and crooked cops alike.
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4. Beast of Bangalore: Indian Predator (2022)
Web series · Kannada · 1 season · Documentary, Crime · IMDb 6.2 (844 votes)
Cold & detachedMatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
A teetering police force goes on a wild pursuit of a vicious and brutal killer of women who is gripping a state.
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5. Govinda Govinda (2021)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 17m · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 6.0 (680 votes)
FunnyTwisty
Three college slackers fake a friend's kidnapping to help her escape her strict father. The plan works... until it meets a stranger-than-fiction reality.
Netflix
Prime Video
MX Player · free with adsTop Kannada movies & shows on Prime Video
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1. 777 Charlie (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 46m · UA · Drama, Adventure · IMDb 8.6 (49.0K votes)
HeartwarmingLow-stakesSlow-burn
Dharma is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie who is naughty and energetic which is a complete contrast with the Dharma’s character enters his life and gives him a new perspective towards it.
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2. K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 48m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.2 (1.7L votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him as a threat to law and order; enemies are clamoring for revenge and conspiring for his downfall. Bloodier battles and da
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3. Kantara (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 27m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 8.1 (1.2L votes)
TwistyVisually stunningEdge-of-seat
Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimen
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4. K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 36m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.1 (1.1L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-pacedDark & gritty
A period drama set in the 1970s, KGF follows the story of a fierce rebel who rises against the brutal oppression in Kolar Gold Fields and becomes the symbol of hope to legions of downtrodden people.
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5. Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 45m · U/A 16+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (59.9K votes)
Visually stunningCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
While exploring Kantara's mystical forest, Bangra's King Vijayendra dies during the Kadamba reign. Rajashekara seals their realm. Prince Kulashekara massacres to reopen it. Berme, seeking wealth, crosses the divide.
JioHotstarTop Kannada movies & shows on JioHotstar
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1. 777 Charlie (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 46m · UA · Drama, Adventure · IMDb 8.6 (49.0K votes)
HeartwarmingLow-stakesSlow-burn
Dharma is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie who is naughty and energetic which is a complete contrast with the Dharma’s character enters his life and gives him a new perspective towards it.
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2. Kirik Party (2016)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 45m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (8.7K votes)
TwistyHeartwarmingFunnyLow-stakes
Karna from a small town has joined this engineering college and he gangs up with his hostel mates Loki, Alexander, Manja and others to fuel a lot of mischief in the college.
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3. Raajakumara (2017)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 28m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (10.3K votes)
HeartwarmingTwisty
Siddharth, a devoted son and a prince in his father's eyes, encounters numerous challenges while maintaining his pure character. Upon losing his family, he uncovers the hardships they faced and resolves to look after the elderly at an old age home. However, Jagannath attempts to thwart his noble endeavors.
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4. Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2016)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 23m · UA · Family, Drama · IMDb 8.6 (4.0K votes)
Dark & grittyHeartwarming
Venkob Rao, a widower suffering from Alzheimer's disease, is moved to an old-age home by his son. When he goes missing one day, he crosses swords with criminals.
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5. Mungaru Male (2006)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 23m · U · Music, Comedy · IMDb 8.4 (4.4K votes)
HeartwarmingLight-heartedFamily-friendlyFunny
Preetham loves Nandhini, whose marriage is already fixed. He feels bad and leaves the place. Nandini challenges him to win her heart. Preetham accepts the challenge.
Frequently asked questions
Which app has the most Kannada movies & shows in India?
Biggest library: JioHotstar with 218 titles. Prime Video, Netflix and JioHotstar carry 6 (Netflix), 171 (Prime Video), 218 (JioHotstar) as of 23 October 2026.
Which app has the best-rated Kannada movies & shows?
Most highly-rated titles (IMDb 7.5+): Prime Video with 21. Highest average IMDb rating: Netflix at 7.8. Ratings are IMDb ratings for titles with at least 1,000 votes.
How were these numbers counted?
KyaDekhu counts titles available to stream with a subscription, free or with ads in India (not rent/buy), using JustWatch availability via the TMDB API and IMDb ratings, refreshed nightly. Thin titles without enough data are left out.