Champion, starring Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan in the lead roles, was released in theaters on December 25, 2025, on the occasion of Christmas. After completing its collection at the box office, the film is now all set to start online streaming. here are the details.
When and where to watch Champion
Champion is expected to start streaming on OTT platform Netflix. The film is scheduled to premiere online on January 29, 2026, as officially confirmed via the platform’s social media handles.
Sharing the update, the OTT platform wrote, “Football Ground Ki Champion Kani Rangam Lo…Sainikudu (Not just a champion… but a soldier on the football ground). Watch Champion on Netflix, January 29 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada!”
Champion’s official trailer and storyline
Working in a bakery, Michael’s only ambition is to travel to England and become a successful football star. When he finally gets the opportunity to be a part of the Manchester Football Club in London, his father’s past becomes an obstacle that prevents him from entering the country.
Desperate to reach England, Michael agrees to deliver an illegal cargo of guns for a flight pilot. During this journey, he reaches a village called Bairanpalli, where the villagers are actively fighting against the rule of the Nizams and Razakars. What happens to the villagers after Michael joins the conflict, and whether he ultimately achieves his dream, forms the crux of the film.
Champion cast and crew
Champion stars Roshan Meka in the lead role, while Anaswara Rajan plays the female co-lead, marking her debut in Telugu cinema. The film also stars Nandamuri Kalyan Chakraborty, Santosh Pratap, KK Menon, Prakash Raj, Murali Sharma, Ranveer Shorey, Naresh, Vennela Kishore, Archana, Ravindra Vijay and others in lead roles. Additionally, Dulquer Salmaan plays a cameo role.
Written and directed by Pradeep Advaitam, the film’s music was composed by Mickey J. Composed by Mayer. R. Madhi handles the cinematography, while Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao serves as the editor.
