# Nayanthara-Kavin film Hi gets OTT release on ZEE5 on Sept 25

2026-09-23T20:06:59+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Nayanthara and Kavin's romantic drama Hi will premiere on ZEE5 on September 25, 2026. The film, directed by debutant Vishnu Edavan, had a mixed theatrical run since its release on August 28. ZEE5 has announced the streaming date for the Tamil version only, while the Telugu version's OTT release is pending. The supporting cast includes the late Bhagyaraj, Radhika Sarathkumar, Prabhu, and VTV Ganesh. Vignesh Shivan, Nayanthara, and SS Lalit Kumar produced the film, with music by Jen Martin. The platform has described the film as a heartwarming entertainer. Hi will also be available in Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three sources report the same OTT release date neutrally, but 123telugu.com emphasises the underwhelming theatrical run and the missing Telugu version date, while Times of India leads with the streaming news and calls audience responses mixed to positive. The differences are minor: one outlet highlights the business disappointment, another the second window for viewers. The practical takeaway is that ZEE5's streaming launch on September 25 will test whether the film finds a larger audience at home, particularly outside Tamil Nadu. The practical takeaway is that ZEE5's streaming launch on September 25 will test whether the film finds a larger audience at home, particularly outside Tamil Nadu.

## Coverage

- pinkvilla.com (neutral report) <https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/hi-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-nayanthara-kavin-starrer-romantic-comedy-film-online-1405563>
  Purely informational OTT release notice, no evaluation of the film
- 123telugu.com (neutral report) <https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/nayantharas-hi-locks-ott-premiere-date-on-zee5-hk.html>
  Reports the date and notes underwhelming run, without editorialising
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/hi-ott-release-date-confirmed-when-and-where-to-watch-kavin-and-nayantharas-romantic-drama/articleshow/134464773.cms>
  Straightforward streaming announcement with mixed response mention

Tags: Hi, Kavin, Nayanthara, Vishnu Edavan, Zee5
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