Prakambanam: Here's why you should watch this Ganapathi-Sagar Surya horror comedy in theatres
Prakambanam - If you enjoy this genre of films, Prakambanam won't let you down; in fact, it will surprise you in a number of ways, such as how one of the main actors becomes possessed.
Last Updated: 03.11 PM, Jan 31, 2026
The Malayalam horror comedy, Prakambanam, debuted in theatres to mostly rave reviews from the audience on January 30. The movie, which stars Ganapathi and Sagar Surya, is being praised as a delightful package of fun that outperforms Valathu Vashathe Kallan's lukewarm reception in cinemas. Let's examine a few reasons to see this film in theatres in the interim.
Reasons to watch Prakambanam
Simple yet entertaining narrative set in a college hostel
In a college, three friends named Jithu, Punyalan, and Sagar face off with the turmoil of student life and campus politics in an easygoing manner. Because his father and uncle are communists who reject such customs, Jithu takes some of his strict and pious grandmother's ashes to carry out the salvation ceremonies when she passes away. However, things take an amusing turn when Punyalan smells these ashes and is possessed by the spirirt of Jithu's grandmother. Why she won't leave Punyalan's body, and how the three friends will deal with this spirit are the primary plot aspects of the movie.
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A good Malayalam horror comedy
Since Romancham, there hasn't been a decent Malayalam horror comedy that does this genre right. If you enjoy this style, Prakambanam won't let you down; in fact, it will surprise you in a number of ways, such as how one of the main actors becomes possessed. Similar to how films like Romancham and Adi Kapyare Kootamani did before they were released in theatres, the filmmakers have attempted to surprise fans by keeping their expectations low. It will be wonderful to watch Prakambanam without any preconceived notions. (Both Romancham and Adi Kapyare Kootamani are available for streaming on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium)
Hilarious performances by lead actors
Sagar Surya wins hearts with his performance as as Punyalan. It is fun to see his impromptu transformation from a halfwit to a possessed character. Both Ameen and Ganapathi also give impressive performances, especially the scenes where they get terrified.
Prakambanam Film FAQs
Q. When will Prakambanam release in theatres?
A. The Malayalam movie Prakambanam released in theatres on January 30, 2026
Q. Who are the actors in Prakambanam?
A. Sagar Surya, Ganapathi, and Ameen play key roles in the horror comedy Prakambanam, along with Sheetal Joseph, Azeez Nedumangad, P P Kunjikrishnan, and Mallika Sukumaran.