Malayalam’s latest film, Dhoomakethu, is all set for its OTT debut this week following a month of theatrical run. The fantasy-comedy time-loop film, starring Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal, and Ganapathi, is set to make its digital premiere on Netflix on October 23, 2026, following its theatrical release last month. Its arrival on Netflix highlights a selective trend for the platform, which has acquired a limited number of Malayalam titles this year alongside other recent additions like Avarachan & Sons.
| Title | Dhoomakethu |
|---|---|
| Director | Sudhi Maddison |
| Cast | Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal, Ganapathi, Shine Tom Chacko, Siddharth Bharathan, and Manju Pillai |
| Streaming platform | Netflix |
| Streaming date | October 23, 2026 |
In Dhoomakethu, Kuttan's wedding day turns into a harrowing psychological nightmare when a premonition of his own murder shockingly comes true. Trapped in a bewildering time loop, he finds the boundaries between reality and dreams blurring as every sequence of events culminates in a fatal encounter with a group of masked strangers. To break the cycle and survive the day, Kuttan must unravel the mystery behind his executioners and discover why he has been marked as their target.
Also read: Dhoomakethu review - Sajin Gopu-Ganapathi's film is an engaging spin on the time loop concept
Directed by Sudhi Maddison—whose previous directorial debut was Neymar starring Mathew Thomas and Naslen—Dhoomakethu features a screenplay co-written by Sonny and Manu Madhusudhanan. The film boasts a talented supporting cast that includes Shine Tom Chacko, Siddharth Bharathan, and Manju Pillai. Produced by Sameer Thahir, Shyju Khalid, Sajin Ali, and Abbas Thirunavaya, it originally hit theatres on September 25 to largely positive reviews.
Karthik Subbaraj’s acclaimed recent directorial film, Dorothy, will also premiere on this streaming platform on the same date, along with the big-budget Nani-starrer, The Paradise. All these flicks will be available with English subtitles.
