Oruthee release date: When and where to watch Navya Nair’s thriller based on true events online

Navya Nair’s comeback Malayalam movie Oruthee, which also has Vinayakan in a pivotal role, released to mostly positive reviews in theatres on March 18. The VK Prakash directorial, which is scripted by Suresh Babu of Shikkar fame, revolves around a woman’s perseverance to not give up her fight against a system much bigger than her.

The film, which was among the better movies to hit theatres the past week, is expected to drop on OTT soon after its theatrical run. The film’s digital rights were bagged by Manorama Max almost two months ago.

Oruthee, which is based on a true incident, has Navya playing a boat conductor named Radhamani, whose husband is in the Middle East and hence she has to take care of her family. After her daughter is admitted to an expensive hospital, she decides to pawn her jewellery for money. But she soon discovers that she was cheated. In parallel to her struggles, the movie also follows the story of an upright police officer, played by Vinayakan, who steps up to help her.

The movie marked the State Award-winning actress’ comeback to Malayalam films after a gap of 10 years. Her last Malayalam film was Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu back in 2012. Navya, however, was part of the Kannada remakes of Drishyam and Drishyam 2, in which she played Meena’s role.

The actress was lauded for her role in Oruthee, which is a slow-burn thriller highlighting the problems that a middle-class woman faces in a span of three days. She won the Best Actress Award of JC Daniel Foundation for her role as Radhamani.

The filming of Oruthee was complete by March 2020, but due to the pandemic, the makers took exactly two years to release the movie in theatres. The film was also one of KPAC Lalitha’s last few movies.

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