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Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Varsha Bollama's Constable Kanakam series clocks 100 million streaming minutes in four days
Constable Kanakam is an ETV Win original featuring young actress Varsha Bollama as the female lead. After being in the making for the longest time, the crime thriller is now out on OTT and can also be streamed via OTTplay Premium. Constable Kanakakam's trailer was launched by megastar Chiranjeevi, and this gave the series an instant hype. Though the early reviews have been mixed, Constable Kanakam is being streamed by many. Varsha Bollama in Constable Kanakam As per the latest update from ETV Win, Constable Kanakam has clocked 100 million streaming minutes in just four days. This clearly shows how this series has become a talking point in the OTT space. The suspense thriller directed by Prasanth Kumar Dimmala, is about women going missing in a specific forest location in the small town of Repalle. How the series has been narrated and performed by the core cast has won Constable Kanakam a lot of praise. Varsha Bollama plays the titular role in this series, and her performance is one of the highlights of the show. Be it the production values, background score, or editing, Constable Kanakam moves at a fast pace. On the other hand, seasoned actor Rajeev Kanakala also played a key role in this series, and his performance is also being lauded by all those who streamed the show. Constable Kanakam's story tweaked at the last minute Constable Kanakam was in the news when director Prasanth filed a case against Zee5, stating that the story of Constable Kanakam was copied by the makers of yet another show, Viraatapalem PC Meena Reporting, now streaming on OTTplay Premium. But as there was not much response from the platform, nothing much came out of the controversy. Later, Prasanth tweaked his story a bit and narrated the show with a lot of thrills, especially in the last episode. Crime dramas are a part and parcel of OTT, and if you like such shows, stream Paruvu, Vikkatakavi, Brinda, and Bahishkarana on OTTplay Premium.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Best OTT releases to stream in each Indian language this week: Tehran to Janaki V vs State of Kerala
From an action-packed thriller to a compelling courtroom drama and a cop series are among the latest offerings in the OTT space this week. John Abraham's Tehran opts for direct OTT premiere, while Suresh Gopi's controversial film Janaki V vs State of Kerala too makes its digital debut a month after it released in theatres. On the other hand, Varsha Bollama shoulders a Telugu series in Constable Kanakam. Check out the best OTT releases to stream across Indian languages this week (August 11 - 17, 2025) Tehran, Janaki V vs State of Kerala Latest OTT releases, across languages John Abraham powers through Tehran as special officer Rajeev Kumar who vows revenge after the 2012 bombing in Delhi. But as he sets out to Tehran to take down the mastermind behind the bombing, his secret mission is jeopardised. Helmed by Arun Gopalan, the action-packed thriller also features Manushi Chhillar. If a film high on patriotic fervors is what you are looking for this Independence weekend, you should check out the John Abraham-starrer which skipped its theatrical release. Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi, who is also a BJP MP, stars as a feisty lawyer in this courtroom drama, which narrates Janaki's ordeal and fight for justice. Actress Anupama Parameswaran, who has a star status in Telugu industry, plays the lead role of the assault victim. The film was also in the news after the Censor Board objected to the name Janaki being used. This film follows Santhakumar, who works at a garment factory in a Tamil Nadu town. After a gruelling day at work, Santhakumar gets way too drunk and stirs up trouble. Actor Prithiviraj Ramalingam plays the lead role in the film, which does bring in some novel ideas. A woman cop, the first from her village, is at the centre of this series which delves into the mysterious disappearance of women. Constable Kanakam is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery after her friend Chandrika too goes missing. Actress Varsha Bollama stars in the titular role of the series, which promises a gripping cop thriller. The film revolves around insurance agent Pali, who is quite fed up with his boss, and comes up with a plan to abduct him. But he drops the plan after Sonia intervenes. Malkiat Meet and Raj Dhaliwal, among others, star in this Punjabi film, which promises a chaotic blend of crime and comedy.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
ETV Win strikes again with gripping thriller ‘Constable Kanakam'
After scoring with acclaimed originals like Anaganaga and Air, ETV Win has added another hit to its library with the suspense thriller Constable Kanakam, now streaming exclusively on the platform. Headlined by Varsha Bollamma, the series premiered at midnight on August 14 and quickly hooked audiences with its atmospheric storytelling. Directed by Prashanth Kumar Dimmala and produced by Kovelamudi Satya Sai Baba and Veturi Hemanth Kumar, Constable Kanakam unfolds in the rural forests of Srikakulam district. The plot follows a newly appointed constable investigating the mysterious disappearance of young girls in a remote village — a journey that soon spirals into a chilling blend of suspense, horror, and drama. The supporting cast features Meghalekha, Rajeev Kanakala, and Avasarala Srinivas in a strikingly different role. High production values, Sreeram's evocative cinematography, Suresh Bobbili's intense score, and Madhav Gullapalli's crisp editing heighten the tension. In a notable achievement, ETV Win has also protected Constable Kanakam from piracy through swift action and robust digital rights management, keeping the content exclusive to subscribers. Viewers have lauded the eerie tone, unpredictable twists, and Varsha Bollamma's layered performance. While the opening episodes build the world and characters, the suspense intensifies from Episode 4 onward, delivering a binge-worthy experience for thriller lovers.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Constable Kanakam: Varsha Bollama's new Telugu series is all about black magic
Constable Kanakam is ETV Win's new Telugu series that made headlines ever since its trailer was launched by megastar Chiranjeevi. As the trailer was cut in a very gripping manner and even impressed Chiranjeevi, there is a lot of hype around this village crime thriller. Varsha Bollama plays the female lead, portraying Constable Kanakam, who is pushed into a deadly investigation where girls go missing in a specific forest region. The series will be available for streaming on ETV Win from August 14, 2025, and can also be streamed via OTTplay Premium Varsha Bollama in and as Constable Kanakam Looking at the trailer, though the story might sound routine, we have exclusively learnt that Constable Kanakam deals with the concept of black magic and how innocent women in villages are targeted through it. Prasanth Kumar Dimmala has directed this six-episode series, which also features seasoned actor Rajeev Kanakala in a key role. A few weeks ago, Constable Kanakam was also in the news when its makers filed a case against the makers of Zee5's Viraatapalem PC Meena Reporting, claiming that the story was copied from Constable Kanakam. Viraatapalem, though, is streaming on Zee5 and OTTplay Premium, and nothing much has come out of the controversy. Makers alter Constable Kanakam's script owing to Viraatapalem controversy The latest update is that the makers of Constable Kanakam made adequate changes to the script, making it even more interesting. This is the first time Varsha Bollama is headlining a Telugu show, and as her last film, Thammudu, now streaming on OTTplay Premium, ended as a huge flop, she has pinned a lot of hopes on this series. The makers held a special screening of the show in Hyderabad, and there has already been a positive response from all those who watched it. Meanwhile, while waiting for Constable Kanakam, if you love suspense thrillers, check out Telugu web series like Paruvu, Vikkatakavi, Bahishkarana, and Newsense, all of which are a must-watch on OTTplay Premium.
Hans India
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
OTT line-up shines bright with action, thrills and animated fun
The second week of August 2025 is set to thrill OTT audiences with a diverse slate of releases across genres and platforms. From DreamWorks Animation's lighthearted Dog Man on Jio Hotstar to Netflix's espionage-packed Saare Jahan Se Accha, viewers can expect everything from animated comedy to high-stakes spy drama. Sci-fi horror takes center stage with Alien: Earth on Jio Hotstar, while ZEE5's Tehran delivers tense international intrigue. ETV Win rounds out the week with Constable Kanakam, a gritty small-town cop drama headlined by Varsha Bollamma. Jio Hotstar Dog Man- August 11 DreamWorks Animation's Dog Man, an animated superhero comedy based on Dav Pilkey's beloved graphic novels, has charmed audiences worldwide. Directed and co-written by Peter Hastings, the Captain Underpants spin-off features voices from Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Lucas Hopkins Calderon, and Ricky Gervais. Produced by Karen Foster, Dog Man blends slapstick humor with heart, proving a hit for kids and nostalgic fans of Pilkey's universe alike. Alien: Earth- August 13 FX is set to unleash Alien: Earth, a highly anticipated American science fiction horror series from creator Noah Hawley, on August 12, 2025. Serving as a prequel to Ridley Scott's 1979 classic Alien, the series is set in 2120—two years before the events of the original film. Starring Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, and Adarsh Gourav, the story follows the crew of the space vessel Maginot after it crash-lands on Earth. A young woman and a team of tactical soldiers make a shocking discovery that brings humanity face-to-face with its deadliest threat. Netflix Saare Jahan Se Accha- August 13 Netflix is set to release Saare Jahan Se Accha, a Hindi-language action thriller series created by Gaurav Shukla, in 2025. The show follows a resilient Indian spy who faces off against his formidable counterpart across the border in a tense game of wits and tradecraft, aiming to sabotage a dangerous nuclear program. Promising a gripping blend of espionage, strategy, and suspense, the series will delve into the covert world of intelligence operations, with high emotional stakes and a race against time. It marks Netflix's latest addition to its growing lineup of original Indian thrillers. Zee 5 Tehran- August 14 Tehran, an upcoming Hindi-language action thriller, is set to debut on ZEE5 on August 14, 2025. Directed by Arun Gopalan and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Shobhna Yadav, and Sandeep Leyzell, the film features John Abraham, Neeru Bajwa, and Manushi Chhillar in pivotal roles. Inspired by the 2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats, Tehran weaves a gripping tale of espionage, international intrigue, and high-stakes action. The film promises to deliver a tense, fast-paced narrative as it explores the shadowy world of covert operations against a volatile geopolitical backdrop. ETV Win Constable Kanakam- August 14 Directed by Prasanth Kumar Dimmala, Constable Kanakam marks a significant departure for actress Varsha Bollamma, who steps into her first serious role after a career in romantic and family dramas. The film's music is composed by Suresh Bobbili, with cinematography by Sriram Mukkupati. The story follows a determined small-town female cop who cracks a challenging case using her intelligence and perseverance. Rajeev Kanakala plays a pivotal role, while the film is produced by Kovelamudi Satya Saibaba and Veturi Hemanth Kumar on a modest budget.
