Korean Kanakaraju OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch Varun Tej's Telugu horror-comedy movie online. Check language versions

Telugu star Varun Tej was recently seen in the Indo-Korean horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju, which was released in theatres on August 7. The film has managed to stay in the race after its opening weekend, continuing to attract audiences during the weekdays. Its mix of comedy, horror and a quirky storyline seems to be helping it maintain interest in theatres. Now, the movie is gearing up for its digital debut.

Streaming details of Telugu movie Korean Kanakaraju

For those who missed Korean Kanakaraju in theatres, the Varun Tej-starrer is set to arrive on Netflix on September 4. According to Netflix's official listing, the film will be available in Telugu, along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.

The OTT release comes as the movie continues its theatrical run. Directed and written by Merlapaka Gandhi, Korean Kanakaraju brings together horror and comedy while adding an unusual Indo-Korean connection to its story.




Varun Tej plays Kanakaraju, a short-tempered man from Penukonda whose life takes an unexpected turn after a supernatural incident. The spirit of a Korean gangster enters his life, leading to a series of strange, chaotic and comic situations.

The unusual premise is one of the film's main attractions. Instead of being a straightforward horror story, the movie uses supernatural elements alongside comedy to create a different kind of entertainer.

Korean Kanakaraju box office collection

Korean Kanakaraju opened in theatres on August 7 and managed to put up a decent show during its first few days. However, like most films, its collections began to decline once the opening weekend was over.

According to Sacnilk, the film earned an estimated Rs 1.32 crore net in India on Day 6. The collection came from 1,736 shows, with the film recording around 20% occupancy on its first Wednesday.

Following this latest collection, Korean Kanakaraju's India net total has reached approximately Rs 18.22 crore. Its India gross collection stands at around Rs 20.94 crore.

The movie has also found an audience outside India. Its cumulative overseas gross collection has reached around Rs 4.60 crore, taking its worldwide gross to approximately Rs 25.54 crore.

The weekday numbers show a gradual decline. On Monday, which was Day 4, the film collected around Rs 2.10 crore from 1,732 shows, with an occupancy of 27%. The collection dropped to around Rs 1.60 crore on Tuesday, from 1,758 shows, while occupancy stood at 22%.

By Wednesday, the collection fell further to Rs 1.32 crore. While the drop is noticeable, the film has continued to record theatrical footfalls during the week.

What is Korean Kanakaraju about?

The film follows Kanakaraju, a man whose ordinary life is disrupted after a supernatural event brings him into contact with the spirit of a Korean gangster. What follows is a series of unusual situations that combine horror with humour.

The story also connects Andhra Pradesh and South Korea, giving the film its Indo-Korean identity. Varun Tej's character finds himself dealing with circumstances that are far removed from his everyday life, creating the central conflict of the movie.

The cast also includes Ritika Nayak and Satya, among others. Their performances add to the film's comic and supernatural setup, while Thaman S has composed the music.

With the theatrical phase now moving into the later stages, the upcoming Netflix release could help Korean Kanakaraju reach viewers who could not watch it on the big screen. Stay tuned for more updates!