Korean Kanakaraju to stream on Netflix from September 4

The Telugu horror-comedy film ‘Korean Kanakaraju’, starring Varun Tej, is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix on September 4, 2026. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film follows the story of Kanakaraju, a short-tempered man from a village in Rayalaseema.

The plot involves a supernatural twist when Kanakaraju encounters a mysterious vessel containing the remains of a Korean man. After consuming its contents, he gains supernatural powers and finds himself facing the Korean mafia, creating a cultural clash between Rayalaseema and South Korea.

In addition to the original Telugu version, the film will be available on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The cast also includes Ritika Nayak and comedian Satya Akkala.