Mumbai: ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown OTT platform, has announced the World Digital Premiere of the highly anticipated Kannada romantic thriller Elumale on 17th October 2025. The film, directed by Punit Rangaswamy and produced by Tharun Sudhir and Atlanta Nagendra, brings together an accomplished cast featuring Raanna, Priyanka Achar, Jagapati Babu, Kishore, and TS Nagabharana.
Set against the scenic yet politically charged backdrop of the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu borderlands, Elumale follows the story of Harish (played by Raanna), a cab driver from Chamarajanagar, and Revathi, a wealthy young woman from Salem (played by Priyanka Achar). What begins as a tender cross-border romance soon spirals into a high-stakes thriller involving law enforcement, smuggling networks, and larger political tensions.
The film promises a mix of intense emotions, regional authenticity, and gripping suspense—crafted to appeal to both romance and thriller fans.
Speaking about his experience, lead actor Raanna shared, “Harish is a simple, boy-next-door character, and playing him was a journey that felt very personal to me. From working on the local slang to understanding his backstory, the process was challenging and rewarding. What makes Elumale special is that it has been made with a lot of heart, and now, with its digital premiere, I hope even more audiences connect with Harish’s story. If the character stays with viewers of Zee5 after watching it, I’ll feel I’ve done justice to the role.”
With regional storytelling continuing to gain momentum on OTT platforms, ZEE5’s release of Elumale further strengthens its slate of high-quality Kannada content and supports emerging talent and stories rooted in local cultures.
