Nellikkampoyil Night Riders' release postponed; Mathew Thomas film to hit the big screen on this date
The movie, starring Mathew Thomas, was earlier slated to release on October 10. It has now been revealed, nevertheless, that Nellikkampoyil Night Riders will open in theatres on October 24.
Last Updated: 06.22 PM, Oct 08, 2025
The makers of the upcoming Malayalam film, Nellikkampoyil Night Riders, have postponed its release date. It has now been confirmed that the horror comedy will hit the big screen by the end of October.
Nellikkampoyil Night Riders new release date
The movie, starring Mathew Thomas in the lead role, was earlier slated to release on October 10. It has now been revealed, nevertheless, that Nellikkampoyil Night Riders will open in theatres on October 24. There are currently no other Malayalam films scheduled on the same day of release.
Although the exact cause of the postponement is unknown, it is reasonable to suppose that it stems from the continuing theatrical run of several previous Malayalam films, such Lokah: Chapter 1-Chandra. Nellikkampoyil Night Riders, on the other hand, would have been shown in theatres alongside Senna Hegde's Avihitham, Dulquer Salmaan-backed Feminichi Fathima, and Indrans' Private, if released on October 10.
Nellikkampoyil Night Riders cast and other details
Nellikampoyil, a town enmeshed in old legends and beset by restless nights, is said to be the film's focal point. Shyam, a hopeless romantic, is caught up in the mystery. The main focus of the film is how he embarks on a journey with the others that forces him to face his greatest fear, as the distinction between reality and fantasy becomes increasingly hazy.
Noufal Abdullah, a renowned editor, makes his directorial debut with Night Riders. He is well-known for his roles in several well-known Malayalam films, like Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, Kettiyolaanu Ente Malakha, and The Great Father. Jyothish M and Sunu A V wrote Night Riders. The film will feature supporting performances by Meenakshi Unnikrishnan, Abu Salim, Rony David Raj, Roshan Shanavas, Sharath Sabha, Merin Philip, Sinil Zainuddin, Noushad Ali, Chaithra Praveen, and Naseer Sankranti. Neha S. Nair and Yakson Gary Pereira composed the film's original soundtrack and score. Unlike his previous films, Mathew Thomas is shown in the Nellikkampoyil Night Riders' posters as a rebellious figure.
FAQs
Q: What genre is Night Riders?
A: The film is a horror comedy starring Mathew Thomas.
Q: Is Night Riders a horror movie?
A: The makers claim that this upcoming movie is a horror story set in Nellikkampoyil.
Q: Who is the director of Night Riders?
A: Renowened editor Noufal Abdullah is making his directorial debut with Night Riders.