The Telugu industry has seen an unlooked-for triumph in Little Hearts, featuring Mouli Tanoj, better known from YouTube than the screen. The picture, which arrived in cinemas on September 5, 2025, has swiftly taken hold of the public imagination, owing to its plain tale, gentle humour, and figures that bear the stamp of real life. Set against the weight of larger productions such as Anushka Shetty’s Ghaati and Sivakarthikeyan’s Madharaasi, this slight and inexpensive work has nevertheless held its own and drawn steady crowds. With its place in theatres now assured, the audience turns to the next concern: the date and platform on which it may be watched at home.
What’s the Little Hearts OTT Release Date?
The success at the box office has given Little Hearts a firm beginning, with collections crossing ₹2 crore worldwide on its first day. Its reception in India, along with notable earnings abroad ($171,000 in the United States alone) has secured the film an extended presence in theatres.
Reports suggest that its digital release will come only after the theatrical run has drawn to a close. Though no date has been confirmed, it is reasonable to expect its arrival on streaming platforms within weeks of leaving cinemas, most likely by October 2025. What is striking is that the film had once been marked for a direct digital launch, but the producers reversed course and released it theatrically – a choice that has proved profitable.
Which OTT Platform Has Bagged Little Hearts?
The streaming rights for Little Hearts now belong to ETV Win. The service, which has built its reputation on family-centred and cheerful stories, appears a fitting home for this light romantic comedy. Once its time in cinemas ends, viewers will find the film available there, and only there. The decision is in keeping with ETV Win’s growing pattern of acquiring small-scale Telugu films that manage, nevertheless, to leave a lasting impression.
Cast and Crew of Little Hearts
Directed and written by Sai Marthand, Little Hearts has drawn notice not only for its story but for the presence of a cast still new to the screen. At its centre is Mouli Tanoj, who has moved with success from the brief fame of YouTube to the more enduring light of cinema. The female lead is taken by Shivani Nagaram, remembered from Ambajipeta Marriage Band. Around them stand Rajeev Kanakala, SS Kanchi, Anitha Chowdary, and Sathya Krishnan, whose parts, though smaller, give weight to the story. The film is backed by Aditya Hasan, a figure recognised for his directorial work in the 1990s, here returning as producer.
What’s the Plot of Little Hearts?
Little Hearts is a light romantic comedy and it is looking at the subject of love, friendship and the normal bonds that provide substance to everyday living. It switches between humour and sentiment with ease and in the process provides something familiar to the viewers of all ages and inclinations.
The film has been described as a ride filled with fun and heart, in which momentary pleasures and silent affections are incorporated into a long-term perspective. It was even noted by actor Nani himself as a “breezy fun film,” and that it gave him a real laugh after a long time.
The movie has revealed that even a small project, brought by a fresh talent, can be very powerful when it hits the target audience. Having positive reviews, a stable income at the box office, and the endorsement of such stars as Vijay Deverakonda and Nani, it has ensured its status as one of the unexpected hits of the year. Those who cannot watch it in theatres will be able to watch it on ETV Win by October 2025.
Conclusion
Similar to the discovery of a twenty-rupee bill in an old jacket pocket, this YouTube-to-cinema success story has been a delight to viewers who have found real beauty in the sea of typical blockbuster noise. The story of how the film went to an intended OTT release to theatrical success is its own feel-good film-script with a happy ending, as it heads to ETV Win in October.
Having the support of the industry giants and a box office run that would be the envy of many a star-studded project, Little Hearts has established its own little niche in the Telugu film industry. To moviegoers who have not seen its theatric magic, the wait will not be very long.
FAQs
Q1: When will Little Hearts be available for streaming?
Anticipated on ETV Win by October 2025, when it is finished squeezing the money out of its theatrical success. The movie was initially intended to be released directly on OTT, but movie producers cleverly switched to theaters first, a move that is already rewarding them handsomely. No definite date as yet, but industry observers say it will come within weeks of leaving theatres.
Q2: Who’s the lead actor in Little Hearts?
Mouli Tanoj, who was able to leave the YouTube stardom behind and make it to the silver screen, which is a testament to the fact that viral fame can actually be translated into the legitimate acting careers. He is matched with Shivani Nagaram of Ambajipeta Marriage Band. Supporting cast consists of veteran actors such as Rajeev Kanakala and Sathya Krishnan who provide gravitas to this otherwise young romantic project that has swept the nation.
Q3: What’s Little Hearts actually about?
It is a light-hearted romantic comedy that deals with love, friendship, and the small things that make life worth living. The movie perfectly balances comedy and emotion to produce something that is universally likeable. Director Sai Marthand has made what is being called a fun ride with a heart, about the small joys of life, about the silent love, not grand gestures, but very honest storytelling.
Q4: Any notable celebrity endorsements?
Absolutely! Nani said it was genuinely funny, and it was a long time since he had really laughed – which is a big compliment to one in the comedy business. Vijay Deverakonda also gave the film his stamp of approval, which also contributed to the success of the film. When the established actors publicly endorse the work of a newcomer, it is normally because they have seen something special worth celebrating and sharing.
