Kammattam on OTT: The Malayalam series, helmed by Shan Thulasidharan, was scheduled to release on September 5, 2025. However, the platform has informed that Sudev Nair's series will be out a day early

Last Updated: 06.53 PM, Sep 02, 2025
Kammattam, led by actor Sudev Nair, is an upcoming Malayalam series, set to stream on Zee5 and OTTplay Premium. The series, helmed by Shan Thulasidharan, was scheduled to release on September 5, 2025. However, the platform has informed that Kammattam will be out a day early, ahead of the Thiruvonam festival in Kerala.
The Malayalam Zee5 original web series Kammattam is set to premiere on September 4, 2025. You can also watch the crime thriller series, which is based on real events that happened in Kerala, with your OTTplay Premium subscription.
| Series | Kammattam |
| OTT platform | Zee5, OTTplay Premium |
| OTT release date | September 4, 2025 |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Cast | Sudev Nair, Jeo Baby |
Notably, Kammattam was first scheduled to release on August 29, 2025, but was postponed by a week to coincide with the Onam week.
Director Shan Thulasidharan has also penned the script, which is based on a financial scam that was reported in Thrissur. Actor Sudev Nair plays inspector Antonio George, who seeks to unravel the truth after the death of Sammuel Umman. As he delves into the probe, the finger of suspicion points at Francis, one of Samuel’s staff.
The series has notables names in its cast list with the likes of actor-filmmaker Jeo Baby, who plays Samuel Umman, while Kalfan appears as Ebin Samuel. Director Ajai Vasudev, who has helmed Mammotty movies such as Rajadhi Raja and Masterpiece, is part of the cast.

Another recent Malayalam series to hit the OTT space was Sambhava Vivaranam Nalara Sangham or The Chronicles of the 4.5 Gang, created by noted director Krishand. The series, which narrates the tale of a bunch of C-level gangsters from a slum area in Kerala, is streaming on SonyLiv via OTTplay Premium.
Another recent series is Kerala Crime Files 2 - The Search for CPO Ambili Raju, which promises a gripping watch. Arjun Radhakrishnan, Indrans, and Harisree Asokan among others play pivotal roles in the series, which is streaming on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.
Q. What is kammattam?
A. Kammattam is an upcoming Malayalam series, set to stream on Zee5 via OTTplay Premium on September 4, 2025.
Q. Which is the best Malayalam web series?
A. Kerala Crime Files Season 2 and The Chronicles of the 4.5 Gang are among the best Malayalam web series of 2025.