Dhoomam, Kerala Crime Files to Thrishanku, Jackson Bazaar Youth: Malayalam OTT, theatre releases this week

It’s the week of debuts in Mollywood. KGF and Kantara makers Hombale Films along with Lucia and U-Turn director Pawan Kumar are all set to make their Malayalam debut with Fahadh Faaasil’s Dhoomam on the same day that Malayalam first-ever web series, Kerala Crime Files, also began streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

But that’s not all. OTT platforms have also made room for two other releases – a comedy entertainer titled Thrishanku, starring Anna Ben, Arjun Ashokan and Suresh Krishna, as well as Thallumaala actor Lukman Avaran’s Jackson Bazaar Youth. Here’s the complete list of Malayalam releases on OTT and theatres to catch this weekend.

Dhoomam

Release platform: Theatre

Lucia and U-Turn director Pawan Kumar’s thriller revolves around a Malayali couple based in Bengaluru and deals with the emotional, physical and business aspects of nicotine consumption. The film has Fahadh Faasil, Aparna Balamurali, Roshan Mathew, Vineeth, Anu Mohan and Achyuth Kumar as part of its cast.

Fahadh Faasil: Dhoomam can be made in any language as it deals with an issue relevant to all societies 

Kerala Crime Files

Release platform: Disney+ Hotstar

After a sex worker is found murdered in a lodge, cops set out on a hunt to track down the culprit. They only have a fake address and a facial description to go by. Despite not facing any pressure to crack the case expediently, the cops take it upon themselves to follow the process and find the killer. The Malayalam web series has Aju Varghese, Lal, Navas Vallikkunnu and Devaki Rajendran as part of the cast.

Kerala Crime Files review: Aju Varghese’s police procedural marks an engaging Malayalam entry into web series arena 

Thrishanku

Release platform: Netflix

On the very same day that Sethu and Megha decide to elope and get married, the former’s sister runs away with her collegemate. Megha is then forced to join Sethu and his uncles as they set about to track down his sister in Mangalore. The comedy, directed by Achyuth Vinayak, has Arjun Ashokan and Anna Ben in the lead.

Thrishanku review: Anna Ben, Arjun Ashokan's comedy has an interesting premise but few laughs 

Jackson Bazaar Youth

Release platform: Amazon Prime Video and Saina Play

Families at Jackson Bazaar, which is located on poramboke land, face the threat of eviction after the government proceeds with plans of expanding the national highway. The members of a popular band from the area lock horns with the police during this crisis, leading to far-reaching consequences for everyone involved. Lukman Avaran, Indrans and Jaffer Idukki play the leads in this drama-thriller.