Kannada movie star Puneeth Rajkumar`s latest film YUVARATHNAA is now also streaming on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video starting 16th of April. The decision for OTT release was taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, to reach as large an audience as possible especially the elderly with good content. The movie will continue to be screened in theatres. YUVARATHNAA opened in theatres on April 1 to packed houses. The happiness of the filmmakers was short-lived as the government began seriously considering bringing back the 50 percent cap on occupancy in theatres in the light of surging cases of the coronavirus in Karnataka. Top stars of the Kannada film industry, including Sudeep, expressed solidarity with the producers of “Yuvarathnaa”. “Going back to 50% theatrical occupancy is surely a shocker to a film that has just released. “Respecting the government decision too is our duty, keeping in mind it`s for a reason. I wish team #Yuvaratna the best of strength to overcome this situation and come out victorious (sic),” wrote Sudeep on his Twitter page. Written and directed by Santosh Ananddram, the film talks about the need to revive government-aided colleges, in protecting the right to education of children from underprivileged backgrounds.