Champion OTT Release Date and Platform
The period sports drama Champion, starring Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan, will start streaming on Netflix from January 23, 2026 (expected). The film’s digital rights were acquired by Netflix for a substantial price, making it one of the more talked‑about Telugu OTT releases in early 2026. @NetflixIndia shared on X that the film Champion will arrive on Netflix after its theatrical release in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.
Champion first arrived in theatres on December 25, 2025, positioned as a big Christmas release backed by the makers of titles like Mahanati and Kalki 2898 AD.
After completing its theatrical run with a mix of critical attention and audience buzz, it is now gearing up for a second life on streaming, where sports dramas often find a slower but loyal viewership.
What Time and in Which Languages Will Champion Stream?
On Netflix, Champion is expected to be available to stream from January 23, 2026, in line with the platform’s usual global update window, which typically rolls out new titles in the early hours according to each region’s time zone.
While an exact clock time has not been highlighted in announcements, viewers in India can generally expect it to appear on the service on January 23 itself, without a staggered day‑wise delay.
The movie will stream in multiple South Indian languages Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada widening its reach beyond its original Telugu base.
There is also chatter around a Hindi version on Netflix, with YouTube update channels indicating that the film will arrive in both Hindi and South languages in the same late‑January window, though the primary confirmed languages remain the South Indian ones.
Champion’s Story and Theatrical Run in Brief
Champion is a period sports drama set around football, using the game as a backdrop to talk about resistance, courage and community in a historical setting. The story unfolds in and around Telangana’s Byraanpalli village, blending sports underdog energy with a period backdrop that gives it a different texture from regular contemporary sports films.
The film is directed by National Award‑winning filmmaker Pradeep Advaitham and produced under the Swapna Cinema banner, with a reported budget of around ₹43 crore.
Even before release, it drew attention because it marked an important big‑scale outing for Roshan Meka and carried expectations of strong emotional storytelling, heightened by Mickey J Meyer’s music and a strong supporting cast including familiar Telugu character actors.
Why the OTT Release of Champion Matters?
For many viewers who missed the Christmas theatrical window, the Netflix premiere gives them a more relaxed way to discover the film, especially those who prefer watching long sports dramas at home rather than in a cinema.
The nearly two‑hour‑forty‑five‑minute runtime is more forgiving on streaming, where audiences can pause, rewatch key matches, or sit with the emotional beats at their own pace.
Trade talk suggests that Champion’s digital performance will be crucial for it to fully capitalize on its sizeable budget and convert its “box‑office champion” tag into long‑term goodwill.
With Netflix pushing a slate of Telugu titles in 2026 and including Champion in its line‑up teasers, the film is well placed to find a wider audience once it drops on January 23.
Disclaimer
Champion OTT release details, including date, platform and language availability, are based on current reports from Netflix announcements and regional entertainment news outlets as of January 2026. Schedules and language options may change, so viewers should always confirm inside the Netflix app or on official social handles before streaming.
