The Kannada psychological mystery thriller Vikalpa has made its way to the digital screens. After completing its theatrical run earlier this year, the movie is now available for audiences to watch from the comfort of their homes.
The film originally hit movie theaters on January 30, 2026. The article below covers everything you need to know about its digital release, cast, crew, and plot.
When and Where to Watch
The makers of the film have officially partnered with the streaming giant ZEE5. Vikalpa made its grand digital premiere on June 12, 2026. Viewers who missed the movie in theaters can now stream it online on the ZEE5 platform.
The Storyline
At the heart of Vikalpa is a powerful corporate leader who faces a sudden, terrifying shift in his life. He begins experiencing vivid hallucinations as deeply buried past traumas resurface.
As he slowly loses his grip on reality, the line between what is true and what is an illusion becomes heavily blurred. The film focuses on his intense psychological struggle to figure out what is real while confronting the deep-seated fears and memories that haunt him. Filled with suspense and unexpected twists, the movie explores a world where reality itself cannot be fully trusted.
Cast and Crew Details
The film features a dedicated team of actors and creators who brought this suspenseful story to life:
- Director & Lead Actor: Pruthviraj Patil wrote, directed, and starred as the main character in the film.
- Lead Actress: Nagashree Hebbar plays the female lead alongside Patil.
- Supporting Cast: The movie features key performances by Harini Shreekanth, Sandhya Vinayak, Vaddinagadde Ganapati Hegde, Swaroop Buchh, and Pooja Buchh.
- Producer: The project was produced by Smt. Indira Shivaswamy under the production banner Suru’s Talkies.
- Writing Team: The screenplay was written by Pruthviraj Patil, Mithun Thirthahalli, and Suresh Arumugam.
- Cinematography & Editing: Abhiram Gowda handled the camera work as the cinematographer, while Suresh Arumugam took charge of the editing.
- Music Composer: The film’s music was composed by Samvatsara.
- Production & Technical Team: The crew also included associate director Mithun Thirthahalli, executive producer Lohith Naik, and production manager Dhananjaya Vadagere. The visual effects (VFX) and digital intermediate (DI) work were completed by Future Age Studios, with Karthik Ananth serving as the colorist.
With its digital release on ZEE5, Vikalpa joins a growing list of notable Kannada films transitioning from big screens to online streaming, offering fans of the mystery-thriller genre a perfect option for their next movie night.
