Kannada dark-comedy gangster drama Mother Promise is set for its digital premiere on ZEE5 on October 2, 2026, following its theatrical release. The film stars Dhananjaya in the central role and is directed by Poornachandra Mysore.
Set against a fictionalised Bengaluru, Mother Promise follows a gambler who loses everything and becomes trapped in an unpredictable chain of events involving gangsters, smugglers, misfits and rival underworld figures. Amid the crime, humour and chaos, a mother-son relationship provides the emotional core of the story.
The film features Dhananjaya alongside Poornachandra Mysore, Chi Guru Dutt, Nagabhushana N S, Vinaya Prasad, Geeta, Mahadev Prasad, Naresh Dingri and Shrivatsa Shyam, among others.
| Details | Mother Promise |
|---|---|
| Movie | Mother Promise |
| Language | Kannada |
| Genre | Dark Comedy, Gangster Drama |
| OTT Platform | ZEE5 |
| OTT Release Date | October 2, 2026 |
| Director | Poornachandra Mysore |
| Lead Actor | Dhananjaya |
| Cast | Dhananjaya, Poornachandra Mysore, Chi Guru Dutt, Nagabhushana N S, Vinaya Prasad, Geeta, Mahadev Prasad, Naresh Dingri, Shrivatsa Shyam and others |
Mother Promise Streaming on ZEE5
Mother Promise will begin streaming on ZEE5 from October 2, 2026. The digital premiere gives audiences an opportunity to watch the Kannada film following its theatrical run.
The film combines gangster situations and dark humour with family emotions. Rather than concentrating solely on the criminal world, the story places the relationship between a mother and her son at the centre of the narrative.
Story of Mother Promise
The story revolves around Rossi, a gambler who loses everything and subsequently finds himself on the run. His situation becomes increasingly complicated as rival gangs, smugglers and other underworld figures close in around him.
A series of unusual characters, gangster rivalries, unexpected alliances and unpredictable situations drive the narrative forward. While crime and conflict form the backdrop, Mother Promise also explores responsibility, loyalty and the lengths a person may go to keep a promise.
The combination of the underworld setting with the emotional mother-son relationship gives the film its distinctive dark-comedy treatment.
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Mother Promise Kannada Movie Cast
Dhananjaya leads the ensemble cast of Mother Promise. The film also features Poornachandra Mysore, Chi Guru Dutt, Nagabhushana N S, Vinaya Prasad, Geeta, Mahadev Prasad, Naresh Dingri and Shrivatsa Shyam.
The various characters become connected through Rossi’s increasingly chaotic circumstances, creating a world populated by gangsters, misfits and other eccentric personalities.
Dhananjaya on the OTT Release
Dhananjaya described Mother Promise as an unusual combination of humour, chaos, crime and emotion. According to the actor, the mother-son relationship remains at the heart of the story despite the unpredictable world of gangsters and misfits surrounding the characters.
He also expressed happiness that viewers who missed the theatrical release will now have an opportunity to watch the film through ZEE5.
Director Poornachandra Mysore on Mother Promise
Director Poornachandra Mysore said the film gave the team an opportunity to explore a world where crime, chaos and humour meet in unexpected ways.
He highlighted the relationship between the mother and son and the promise connecting their journey as the emotional thread of the film. The director also said he was pleased that the digital release would allow Mother Promise to reach a wider audience.
ZEE5 Expands Its Kannada Catalogue
S Deepak, Chief Channel Officer – Zee Kannada & Zee Power and Business Head – Kannada ZEE5, described Mother Promise as a distinctive addition to the platform’s Kannada slate.
He highlighted the combination of dark humour, gangster chaos and the emotional mother-son relationship, along with the film’s ensemble of performers and unconventional characters.
When Is Mother Promise Releasing on OTT?
Mother Promise will premiere on ZEE5 on October 2, 2026. The post-theatrical digital release brings Dhananjaya’s Kannada gangster drama to streaming audiences with its combination of dark comedy, crime, family emotions and unexpected situations.
