Dhoomakethu, the Malayalam comedy entertainer starring Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal and Ganapathi, is heading to OTT after its theatrical release. Directed by Sudhi Maddison, the film hit theatres on September 25, 2026.
The movie follows Kuttan, a 36-year-old man whose wedding day takes an unexpected turn after he experiences a disturbing dream about his own death. As strange events begin repeating themselves, Kuttan finds himself caught between reality and a mysterious time loop.
Netflix has secured the digital streaming rights to Dhoomakethu. However, the official OTT release date has not been announced yet.
Dhoomakethu OTT Release Date
Dhoomakethu will stream on Netflix, but the official streaming date is yet to be announced, but the expected Streaming date is 23 October 2026.
The film was released in theatres on September 25, 2026, and is expected to move to Netflix after completing its theatrical window. Recent reports have confirmed Netflix as the digital streaming partner, while the exact premiere date is still awaited.
An earlier report suggested that the movie could begin streaming towards the end of October following a 30-day theatrical window. However, this should not be treated as the confirmed Dhoomakethu OTT release date until Netflix or the makers make an official announcement.
Dhoomakethu OTT Platform & Languages
Netflix is expected to be the digital streaming platform for Dhoomakethu. The film was originally made in Malayalam, and details regarding additional dubbed audio versions are yet to be officially announced.
Given Netflix’s practice of offering South Indian films in multiple languages, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi versions could potentially be added for the OTT release. However, viewers will have to wait for Netflix or the makers to confirm the available audio languages.
Dhoomakethu Story & Cast
The story centres on Kuttan, a 36-year-old man who wakes up on his wedding day after having a disturbing dream about his own death. Things become increasingly strange when the events of the day begin repeating, leaving him trapped in a seemingly endless cycle.
As Kuttan tries to understand what is happening, he must uncover the mystery behind the repeated events and find a way to break the cycle. The film combines comedy, fantasy and thriller elements around its time-loop premise.
Sajin Gopu leads the film as Kuttan, with Nikhila Vimal, Ganapathi, Shine Tom Chacko, Sidharth Bharathan and Manju Pillai in supporting roles.
Directed by Sudhi Maddison, the screenplay has been written by Sonny Babu Antony and Manu Madhusudhanan. The technical team includes Jinto George as cinematographer and Vivek Harshan as editor.
Dhoomakethu OTT Details
Movie: Dhoomakethu
OTT Platform: Netflix
OTT Release Date: 23 October 2026
Theatrical Release Date: September 25, 2026
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Sudhi Maddison
Cast: Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal, Ganapathi, Shine Tom Chacko, Sidharth Bharathan, Manju Pillai
When Will Dhoomakethu Release On Netflix?
As of now, Netflix has confirmed the streaming rights, but the Dhoomakethu OTT release date has not been officially announced.
The film’s theatrical release took place on September 25, so an OTT premiere is expected after its theatrical window. However, viewers should wait for an official announcement before treating any specific date as final.
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