Anora OTT Release: When and Where to watch the Oscar-winning film

Sean Baker’s critically acclaimed film Anora is finally making its much-awaited OTT debut in India. After winning big at the 97th Academy Awards, the romantic comedy has been the talk of the town, and cinephiles can now catch it on JioHotstar starting March 17.

Anora, starring Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn, tells the unconventional love story of a stripper and the son of a Russian billionaire. The film, which has drawn comparisons to Cinderella and Pretty Woman, first captured global attention after winning the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

At the 2025 Oscars, Anora secured six nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. It emerged victorious in five categories, missing out only on Best Supporting Actor. The film’s success has heightened anticipation for its digital release.
Indian audiences who missed Anora in theaters last November can now stream it on JioHotstar. For those eager to watch it sooner, the film is already available for rent and purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Zee5.
ETimes gave the film a rating of 4.5 out of 5, and our review reads, “While ‘Anora’ benefits from Sean Baker’s exceptional direction, his job is made easier by a cast delivering outstanding performances. Nearly every actor is in top form, elevating the film with their presence. Mikey Madison is simply phenomenal in the title role, delivering a performance that will be remembered for years. Her transformation—from a carefree woman thrilled to earn $15,000 for a week to someone utterly powerless as her husband’s family fights to annul the marriage—is mesmerizing. Yura Borisov delivers a subtly powerful performance as Igor, conveying deep emotion through his silence. However, the true scene-stealer is Karren Karagulian as Toros, the man hired by Vanya’s parents to keep an eye on Vanya in New York. His energy perfectly matches the film’s rhythm, making it all the more baffling that his performance was overlooked by the Academy. He unquestionably deserved to be the film’s seventh nominee.”
With its blend of romance, humor, and social commentary, Anora has been hailed as one of the most compelling films of the year.