Vishu 2026: New Malayalam Film Releases In Theatres And OTT Platforms To Watch This Festive Week

Vishu 2026 Theatre And OTT Releases: With Vishu falling on April 15 this year, the Malayalam film industry has lined up a mix of theatrical releases and OTT premieres. From action dramas and suspense-driven narratives to streaming debuts of recent films, the festive window offers multiple options for viewers. Here's a look at what is arriving in theatres and on digital platforms.

Theatre Releases

Pallichattambi

Directed by Dijo Jose Antony, Pallichattambi is positioned as an action drama led by Tovino Thomas. The film brings together a supporting cast that includes Kayadu Lohar, Vijayaraghavan, Siddique, and Baburaj.

Written by S. Suresh Babu, the film features music by Jakes Bejoy. While plot specifics have largely been kept under wraps, the film is expected to centre on a character-driven narrative set against an action-heavy backdrop. It is scheduled to release in theatres on April 15.

Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil

Helmed by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil features Kunchacko Boban in the lead, alongside Dileesh Pothan and Sajin Gopu.

The story follows Sethu, a timid health centre worker caring for his troubled brother, whose quiet life is disrupted when a stranger enters his home, drawing him into a web of secrets and suspicion. With music composed by Dawn Vincent, the film is slated for a Vishu release in theatres.

OTT Releases

Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu

After its theatrical release on March 6, Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu is set to begin streaming on JioHotstar from April 15 in multiple languages.

Directed by Jithu Satheesan Mangalathu, the mystery thriller is set near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, where a forest associated with unexplained disappearances forms the core of the narrative. The film features Askar Ali, Vineeth Kumar, and Sidharth Bharathan in key roles.

Aap Kaise Ho?

The crime comedy Aap Kaise Ho?, which released in theatres in February 2025, will start streaming on ManoramaMAX on April 15.

Directed by Vinay Jose and written by Dhyan Sreenivasan, the film follows a bachelor party that takes an unexpected turn, leading to complications involving corrupt police officers and putting a groom's wedding plans at risk. The cast includes Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese, and Ramesh Pisharody.

This Vishu, the Malayalam film slate reflects a mix of theatrical and digital offerings. While Pallichattambi and Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil aim to draw audiences to cinemas with distinct narrative tones, OTT platforms are bringing relatively recent releases like Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu and Aap Kaise Ho? to home viewers.