Dilwali 2025 Malayalam Theatrical And OTT Releases

The Pet Detective, starring Sharaf U Dheen and Anupama Parameshwaran in the lead roles, is set for a theatrical release on October 16, 2025. Billed as a comedy thriller, the film marks the directorial debut of Praneesh Vijayan, who co-wrote the script with Jai Vishnu. Sharaf U Dheen is also producing the movie alongside Gokulam Gopalan, with Baiju Gopalan and V.C. Praveen serving as co-producers, and Krishnamoorthy as the executive producer. The music is composed by Rajesh Murugesan, with lyrics by Adhri Joe and Shabareesh Varma. The technical crew includes Anend C. Chandran as director of photography and Abhinav Sundar Nayak as editor, promising a visually engaging and tightly crafted comedy thriller.

Theatre: The Myth of Reality, starring Rima Kallingal and crafted by filmmaker Sajin Baabu of Biriyaani fame, is produced by Anjana Philip and Philip Zackaria under Anjana Talkies, with co-producer Santhosh Kottayi. The film features cinematography by Syamaprakash MS, editing by Appu Bhattathiri, and music by Saeed Abbas. Promising a compelling cinematic experience, it explores the thin line between illusion and reality through striking visuals, nuanced storytelling, and evocative music, releasing on October 16, 2025.

Following the OTT release of Sarkeet, Asif Ali’s next film Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali is set to premiere on Zee5 on October 17, 2025. Starring newcomer Thulasi with Jagadish, Harisree Ashokan, Prem Kumar, and others, the film follows the trial of a man accused of dowry-related abuse. Cinematography by Ajay David Kachappilly, editing by Sobin K. Soman, and music by Bijibal, Muthu, and Rahul Raj promise a gripping courtroom drama.

Paathirathri, an upcoming thriller starring Navya Nair and Soubin Shahir, is directed by Ratheena, known for her debut film Puzhu with Mammootty and Parvathy. The movie features cinematography by Shehnad Jalal, music by Jakes Bejoy, and editing by Sreejith Sarang. Produced by Dr. KV Abdul Nazar and Ashiya Nazar under Benzy Productions, the film promises a gripping cinematic experience, releasing on October 17, 2025.

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, the record-breaking superheroine film, is all set for its OTT premiere on JioCinema on October 20, 2025. Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, the movie stars Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen K. Gafoor in the lead roles. Packed with high-octane action and stunning visuals, it brings the thrilling story of Chandra directly to streaming audiences.