Kannada cinema is set for another face-off as two major festival releases, Mark And 45Get ready to arrive on OTT platforms on January 23, 2026. Movies that hit the box office during Christmas 2025 will now compete for viewership in the digital space.

Kiccha starring Sudeep MarkDirected by Vijay Karthikeya, it will start streaming on Jio Hotstar. The action thriller garnered attention for its spectacular action set-pieces and tightly packed narrative during its theatrical run. Mark This is the second collaboration between Sudeep and Karthikeya after their previous hit maximumRaising expectations among fans ahead of its release.

While the film’s box-office performance was described as average. Mark Managed to maintain its hold even amidst threats of piracy and negative campaigns. The makers have ensured a wide reach by releasing the film in multiple languages ​​including Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam, making it strongly poised for its OTT performance.

Sharing digital release date is imaginary drama 45Which will stream on ZEE5. Directed by musician turned filmmaker Arjun Gyan and produced by Ramesh Reddy, the film attempts to blend mythology and philosophy within a commercial framework. The multi-starrer stars Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra and Raj B Shetty in the lead roles.

45 Taking reference from Garuda Purana, it highlights the themes of death, fate, sin, karma and the journey of the soul. The narrative contrasts the lives of those who wait and those who kill, all unfolding through the experiences of an ordinary man. The producers have presented the film as an attempt to create a distinct cinematic universe based on spiritual ideas.

Mark It stars Sudeep along with Yogi Babu, Shine Tom Chacko, Naveen Chandra, Archana Kottige and Roshini Prakash. With both films hitting the streaming platform on the same day, it will be difficult for audiences to make a choice, whether they prefer high-octane action or philosophical fantasy.