Wait, What?! This Movie Is Now Streaming on OTT Just One Day After Its Theatrical Release!
In a surprising move that has stunned filmgoers and OTT audiences alike, the Telugu-dubbed version of the Tamil crime thriller DNA, titled My Baby, started streaming on Jio Hotstar just one day after its theatrical release.
About the Film
DNA, starring Atharvaa Murali and Nimisha Sajayan, hit theatres on June 20, 2025, and was met with mixed reviews. The film, written and directed by Nelson Venkatesan, is now available on Hotstar in five languages — Tamil, Telugu (My Baby), Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
The OTT Twist
While DNA released in Tamil across theaters on June 20, its Telugu version, My Baby, had a theatrical release on June 21, only to be streaming on Hotstar the very same day. This near-simultaneous release has raised eyebrows in the industry, challenging traditional theatrical-to-OTT release windows.
Music & Crew
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Background Score: Ghibran Vaibodha
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Songs by: Sathyaprakash, Srikanth Hariharan, Pravin Saivi, Sahi Siva, Anal Akash
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Production House: Olympia Movies
Whether this strategy pays off with high OTT viewership remains to be seen, but it’s certainly sparked attention. My Baby could be an early example of how the lines between theatrical and digital premieres are continuing to blur.
