Landlord, the 2026 Kannada period action drama starring Duniya Vijay, is now streaming on ZEE5. The film, directed by Jadesh K Hampi and set in rural Karnataka in the 1980s, made its OTT debut on March 13, 2026, nearly seven weeks after its theatrical release on January 23. ZEE5 holds the exclusive digital streaming rights for the film.
When and Where Can You Watch Landlord Online?
Landlord is available to stream on ZEE5 from March 13, 2026. The film is accessible to ZEE5 subscribers in India and in international markets where the platform is available. No separate rental or purchase option outside a ZEE5 subscription has been announced. The film streams in Kannada with subtitles available on the platform.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| OTT Platform | ZEE5 |
| OTT Release Date | March 13, 2026 |
| Theatrical Release | January 23, 2026 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Director | Jadesh K Hampi |
| Lead Cast | Duniya Vijay, Raj B Shetty, Rachita Ram |
| Music | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
| IMDb Rating | 5.9/10 |
What Is Landlord About?
The film is set in rural Karnataka during the 1980s and follows Rachayya, a quiet and idealistic labourer who lives with his wife Ningavva and daughter Bhagya. Rachayya carries a simple aspiration: to own a small piece of land and live with dignity. That dream puts him in direct conflict with Sanna Dhani, the all-powerful landlord of the village whose control extends over land ownership, local politics and the social order itself.
Landlord is a land rights drama framed as a period action film. The story draws from a familiar genre in South Indian cinema, the oppressed rural underdog against an entrenched feudal authority, but sets it against a textured 1980s backdrop with attention to production design and period detail. The first half builds the world and characters at a steady pace, while the second half shifts into action territory.
Who Stars in Landlord?
Duniya Vijay plays Rachayya in what critics acknowledged as one of his more restrained and committed performances. Raj B Shetty, better known among Kannada cinema audiences for his work as a filmmaker and actor in independent films, takes on the role of the antagonist Sanna Dhani and delivers a convincing villain performance that reviewers noted as one of the film’s strengths. Rachita Ram plays Ningavva, Rachayya’s wife, with Rithnya Vijay, Umashree, Achyuth Kumar and Shishir Baikady in supporting roles.
The music is composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, who scored both KGF films and the James franchise. The film is produced by K.S. Suraj Gowda and K.V. Sathyaprakash under the Sarathi Films banner.
Is Landlord Worth Watching on ZEE5?
Critical reception for Landlord was mixed. Reviewers were largely in agreement that the film’s first half is its strongest section, establishing the period setting, the characters and the central conflict with genuine craft. Duniya Vijay’s performance and Raj B Shetty’s villain work were praised consistently across reviews. B. Ajaneesh Loknath’s score was also called out as a highlight.
The second half, however, drew criticism. Reviewers noted that the film loses discipline in its final act, leaning into exaggerated melodrama and formulaic action sequences that undercut the grounded first half. The News Minute described it as “a potent idea undone by sloppy writing,” while THR India called it “a land rights drama derailed by melodrama.” For OTT viewing, the first half alone makes it a reasonable watch for Kannada cinema fans, and Raj B Shetty’s performance as a full antagonist is something worth seeing for those who follow his work.
How Did Landlord Perform at the Box Office?
Landlord had a modest theatrical run. The film collected approximately Rs 6 to 7 crore in its domestic lifetime, which placed it below the breakeven threshold for a production of its scale. The box office result was in line with the mixed word of mouth from audiences, who largely praised the first half but noted the second half fall-off. The film’s OTT arrival on ZEE5 gives it a second audience window where its period setting and lead performances are likely to hold better in a home viewing format.