Mari Selvaraj’s sports‑action drama Bison Kaalamaadan, Bison in Telugu opened during Diwali 2025 and delivered a strong box‑office run, crossing ₹65 crore worldwide and pulling in over ₹50 crore in Tamil Nadu alone. The film became the director’s highest grossing release, with worldwide collections nearing ₹70 crore, and it gave Dhruv Vikram a much needed breakthrough as a lead.
Competition from Dude and other Telugu releases did trim some of its domestic take, yet the picture still earned widespread critical praise. Netflix India acquired the digital rights for all languages and announced the OTT premiere for 21 November 2025. The platform will stream Bison Kaalamaadan in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam, making the story accessible to a pan‑Indian audience. The announcement came via the Netflix social media channels, sparking fresh buzz among fans who missed the theatrical window.
The narrative follows Kittan, a determined young man from a marginalized community who dreams of playing kabaddi for the Indian national team. His journey confronts deep seated caste prejudices, village feuds and personal sacrifice, drawing inspiration from the life of former kabaddi star Manathi Ganesan. Dhruv Vikram leads the ensemble alongside Pasupathy, Rajisha Vijayan, Lal, Ameer, Anupama Parameswaran and Azhagam Perumal, delivering performances that critics hailed as career‑defining.
Produced by Applause Entertainment in partnership with Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Studios, the film features cinematography by Ezhil Arasu K, editing by Sakthi Thiru and a score by Nivas K Prasanna. After a successful theatrical run, the title is now set for a digital release, promising viewers a compelling mix of sport, social commentary and raw emotion when it arrives on Netflix this Friday.
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