After a successful theatrical run in theatres, the prequel to the hit 2017 film Mufti, Bhairathi Ranagal, will get an Tamil and Malayalam OTT release soon.

The Kannada film, starring Shivarajkumar in the lead, will have an Tamil and Malayalam OTT debut on Friday in the Sun NXT platform. The film, written and directed by Narthan, also stars Rahul Bose, Rukmini Vasanth, Devaraj, Avinash, Chaya Singh, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Sriimurali, Madhu Guruswamy, and Babu Hirannaiah.

The film, produced under the Geetha Pictures banner, released in theatres on November 15 and premiered in Telugu and Tamil on November 29.

The film opened to mostly positive reviews in theatres. An excerpt from the CE review: "Shivarajkumar’s performance is the heart of the film, carrying it with his commanding screen presence. His portrayal of Bhairathi, marked by emotional intensity and physicality, makes the film a one-time experience. The film doesn’t rely on heavy dialogue, but when Bhairathi delivers lines, they pack a punch. His emotionally charged delivery, especially in the second half, gives fans an emotional boost."