Eko movie OTT release: Netizens rave mystery thriller as ‘Oscar deserving'; say Malayalam cinema dropped its best on New Year’s Eve 2026

Eko OTT release: The mystery thriller is directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and serves as the third and final part in Bahul Ramesh's Animal Trilogy, after Kishkindha Kaandam and Kerala Crime Files 2

Poster of Eko

Eko, the recently released Malayalam film which won praises, has made its streaming debut on Netflix. For now, the mystery thriller is only available in its original language, Malayalam. However, the streaming platform will release it in dubbed versions next week. While Eko had earned a good word of mouth at the time of its theatrical release, let’s find out if the film has managed to maintain the same momentum after its OTT premiere as well.

Eko OTT release reactions:

Eko is a 2025 Malayalam mystery thriller film helmed by filmmaker Dinjith Ayyathan and written by Bahul Ramesh who also shot it. Set against the backdrop of misty hills of Kerala’s Kaattukunnu, Eko revolves around the hunt for dog breeder Kuriachan. The film explores the themes of loyalty, memory, and hidden pasts and takes a slow-burn thriller route. The film had opened to great reviews by critics at the time of its theatrical release. Now, with the film premiering on Netflix, Eko has been getting equally good reviews from netizens who streamed it.

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Many took to social media to share their opinions on Eko and hailed how one of the best films of the year dropped on the last day of 2025. From calling it 'Oscar deserving' to being said that it is one of the recommendations for non-Malayalam audience, Eko has been getting some raving feedback. Here are more reactions.

Eko: When will Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions release

The Tamil, Telugu and Hindi dubbed versions of Eko will be out on Netflix on January 7, 2026. However, for the non-Malayalam audience, the original version has English subtitles streaming.

Eko stars actors Sandeep Pradeep, Narain, Saurabh Sachdeva, Biana Momin, Vineeth, Ashokan, Binu Pappu and others. The technical crew consists of composer Mujeeb Majeed and editing Sooraj ES. The film made Rs 50 crore, making it a commercial success. Though not a sequel, Eko serves as the third and final part in Bahul Ramesh's Animal Trilogy, after Kishkindha Kaandam and Kerala Crime Files 2 .

Eko movie FAQs

Q. Is Eko worth watching?

A. Yes, Eko is worth watching, given it got praises for performances, writing, and technical brilliance.

Q. Is the Eko movie a sequel?

A. Eko is not a sequel, but third and final part in Bahul Ramesh's Animal Trilogy, after Kishkindha Kaandam and Kerala Crime Files 2 .

Q. Is Eko a scary movie?

A. Eko is mystery thriller set against the backdrop of hilly Kerala and has suspense elements.

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