Dileep’s gangster drama Bandra has finally made its long-awaited digital debut and is now streaming on ZEE5. Originally released in 2023, the film is directed by Arun Gopy, scripted by Udaykrishna, and produced by Vinayaka Ajith. Marking Tamannaah Bhatia’s Malayalam debut alongside Dileep, the movie features an ensemble cast including Dino Morea, Mamta Mohandas, Kalabhavan Shajohn, R. Sarathkumar, Lena, Easwari Rao, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Siddique, and VTV Ganesh. On the technical front, Sam C. S. composed the original score, with Shaji Kumar handling cinematography and Vivek Harshan serving as editor.
Released in theatres on November 10, 2023, during the Diwali holiday, Bandra met with negative critical reviews and underperformed at the box office — a setback that heavily delayed its digital premiere. Although Disney+ Hotstar was initially reported to have acquired the streaming rights, unresolved issues prevented its release on the platform.
Subsequent reports in November 2024 linked the film to Amazon Prime Video, yet fresh disputes between the makers and the streamer stalled its debut once more, with another attempted rollout in November 2025 also falling through. Ultimately, ZEE5 stepped in to acquire the digital rights, bringing the three-year wait to an end as the film began streaming on November 13, 2026, much to the delight of the actor’s fans and those who missed the movie in theatre.
The narrative follows associate director Sakshi in her search for a compelling script, which leads her to uncover a decades-old tragedy: the suicide of a Bollywood icon. As she digs deeper into the past, the investigation reveals the story of Aala, an enigmatic figure whose life was forever altered when the reigning queen of Bollywood entered his world. Meanwhile, Dileep’s Thangam is still awaiting its digital release.
