Korean Kanakaraju OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Varun Tej’s Horror-Comedy Online
Varun Tej and Ritika Nayak’s Telugu horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju is headed to the digital space after its theatrical release. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, this supernatural film has supernatural elements, comedy, action, and an odd Indo-Korean storyline.
The movie will be released on Netflix on September 4, 2026; it will give us a chance to see Varun Tej’s latest from the comfort of our own homes.
Out in theatres on August 7, Korean Kanakaraju is going to make its OTT debut less than a month after its cinema release. The film will be available in Telugu, with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam on Netflix.
Korean Kanakaraju OTT release date and platform
Korean Kanakaraju will also be available on Netflix with a release date of September 4, 2026.
The movie has been advertised as a horror comedy with supernatural elements, action, and revenge on the streaming platform. The digital release will help the movie reach more people in India, including those who could not get into a theater.
The film stars Varun Tej as the lead actor, with Ritika Nayak and comedian Satya playing key roles in the film.
Who is Korean Kanakaraju?
Kanakaraju, a kid from Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh, is carefree but short-tempered. He heads a traditional bhajana troupe and lives a fairly ordinary life.
His life is turned around when a mysterious vessel containing the remains of a Korean man enters his world. Kanakaraju eats the contents of the vessel and becomes possessed by the ghost of the Korean man after some bizarre incident.
The supernatural possession changes him in many ways. Kanakaraju begins to experience extraordinary abilities, like unusual speed and martial arts skills. He also feels strangely connected to Korea when Korea is mentioned.
The spirit residing in Kanakaraju has an unfinished mission that must be completed in South Korea. This eventually sends Kanakaraju on an unexpected journey to Korea.
He travels with Chaitra, played by Ritika Nayak, and close friend Kishtappa, portrayed by Satya. Their trip forms the basis of the movie’s comedy, supernatural situations and action sequences.
Korean Kanakaraju Cast and Crew
Varun Tej plays Kanakaraju in the movie, and Ritika Nayak is the female lead. Satya plays a major comic role as Kishtappa.
The other supporting cast includes Sunil Varma, Daksha Nagarkar, VTV Ganesh, Mahesh Achanta and Srinivas Avasarala.
Merlapaka Gandhi has written and directed the film. It's produced by Sai Babu Jagarlamudi and Y Rajeev Reddy, with UV Creations and First Frame Entertainments associated with the production.
The technical crew consists of Thaman S, who composed the music, and Manojh Reddy, who handled cinematography. Satyaa G is credited with the editing.
Korean Kanakaraju Theatrical Release and Response
Korean Kanakaraju was released on August 7, 2026. Audiences and critics had mixed reactions to this film.
Among the positive aspects were Varun Tej’s performance and Satya’s comic parts. But some viewers criticized aspects of the screenplay and the second half of the film.
The movie also became part of a social media discussion about a parody sequence involving late actor-politician Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) from the 1978 film Yuga Purushudu.
Satya recreated the sequence, and it was criticized online. Varun Tej said it was just a light-hearted comedy and that the makers did not intend to offend NTR.
Korean Kanakaraju OTT Languages
One advantage of the OTT release is that it is available in multiple Indian languages.
The Netflix listing includes:
- Telugu,
- Hindi,
- Tamil,
- Kannada,
- Malayalam
This multilingual availability would allow the film to reach audiences well beyond the Telugu-speaking population.
Korean Kanakaraju is set to reach a much larger audience with its theatrical journey followed by a digital premiere. Varun Tej and Ritika Nayak’s horror-comedy will be streaming on Netflix on September 4, 2026.
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