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Dhoomam, Kerala Crime Files to Thrishanku, Jackson Bazaar Youth: Malayalam OTT, theatre releases this week
From Fahadh Faasil’s Hombale-produced film to first-ever Malayalam web series, this week promises to be a treat
Jun 23, 2023
Posters of Thrishanku, Dhoomam and Kerala Crime Files
It’s the week of debuts in Mollywood. KGF and Kantara makers Hombale Films along with Lucia and U-Turn director Pawan Kumar are all set to make their Malayalam debut with Fahadh Faaasil’s Dhoomam on the same day that Malayalam first-ever web series, Kerala Crime Files, also began streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
But that’s not all. OTT platforms have also made room for two other releases – a comedy entertainer titled Thrishanku, starring Anna Ben, Arjun Ashokan and Suresh Krishna, as well as Thallumaala actor Lukman Avaran’s Jackson Bazaar Youth. Here’s the complete list of Malayalam releases on OTT and theatres to catch this weekend.
Dhoomam
Release platform: Theatre
Lucia and U-Turn director Pawan Kumar’s thriller revolves around a Malayali couple based in Bengaluru and deals with the emotional, physical and business aspects of nicotine consumption. The film has Fahadh Faasil, Aparna Balamurali, Roshan Mathew, Vineeth, Anu Mohan and Achyuth Kumar as part of its cast.
Kerala Crime Files
Release platform: Disney+ Hotstar
After a sex worker is found murdered in a lodge, cops set out on a hunt to track down the culprit. They only have a fake address and a facial description to go by. Despite not facing any pressure to crack the case expediently, the cops take it upon themselves to follow the process and find the killer. The Malayalam web series has Aju Varghese, Lal, Navas Vallikkunnu and Devaki Rajendran as part of the cast.
Thrishanku
Release platform: Netflix
On the very same day that Sethu and Megha decide to elope and get married, the former’s sister runs away with her collegemate. Megha is then forced to join Sethu and his uncles as they set about to track down his sister in Mangalore. The comedy, directed by Achyuth Vinayak, has Arjun Ashokan and Anna Ben in the lead.
Thrishanku review: Anna Ben, Arjun Ashokan's comedy has an interesting premise but few laughs
Jackson Bazaar Youth
Release platform: Amazon Prime Video and Saina Play
Families at Jackson Bazaar, which is located on poramboke land, face the threat of eviction after the government proceeds with plans of expanding the national highway. The members of a popular band from the area lock horns with the police during this crisis, leading to far-reaching consequences for everyone involved. Lukman Avaran, Indrans and Jaffer Idukki play the leads in this drama-thriller.
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