“Second Case of Seetharam” hit the theaters on February 20, 2026. Directed by Devi Prasad Shetty, it follows the story of Inspector Seetharam. The officer has started a new investigation into the violent murders in the town of Anegadde. According to the latest updates, Vijay Raghavendra’s Kannada crime thriller ‘Seetharam’s Second Case’ will hit streaming.OTT Trackers Twitter page reports, the film will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video from April 17. It will be available in several languages. These include Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi.It follows a successful theatrical work that began on February 20.
The story of ‘Seetharam’s second case’
The plot revolves around a series of murders that suggest a psychopathic pattern. Seetharam has to connect the clues to trace the perpetrator. This sequel is based on the character first seen in ‘Seetharam Benoy: Case No.18’.The film is directed by Vijay Raghavendra as Inspector Seetharam. It delivers a performance marked by quiet intensity. Gopal Krishna Deshpande and Usha Bhandari appear in important supporting roles.
ETimes verdict
ETimes’ review for the thriller reads: “Vijay Raghavendra portrays Seetharam with calm intensity and control. Perceptive and determined, but clearly within his limits, he deals with injuries and emotional strain without too much heroism.”Our review adds, “The supporting performances elevate the narrative. Gopal Krishna Deshpande commands attention in the first half with a portrayal that is vivid and unpredictable.”Coming to its box office performance, the crime thriller grossed Rs 1.58 crore in 16 days in India. The film earned 1.58 crores worldwide and 1.40 crores India Net. It opened with a minimum collection of Rs 1 lakh at the Kannada box office.Directed by Deviprasad Shetty, the script of the film was written by the director himself along with Bhavani Shankar Anekallu.
