Unmadham OTT release details: When and where to watch Kunchacko Boban and Shahi Kabir's Malayalam thriller online

Kunchacko Boban’s latest Malayalam film, Unmadham, has been drawing attention since its theatrical release on July 31, 2026. The psychological thriller combines mystery, crime and an emotionally driven character study, with the actor taking on a role that puts a police officer’s professional life and personal ambitions at the centre of the story. Directed by Kiran Das, the film has also generated interest for bringing together a screenplay by Joseph fame writer Shahi Kabir and a cast led by Kunchacko Boban.

Streaming details of Malayalam movie Unmadham

As Unmadham continues its theatrical run, viewers are already curious about when they will be able to watch the film from home. The makers have not officially announced its OTT release date yet. According to TOI report, Sony LIV is expected to be the streaming platform for the Malayalam thriller, as the platform’s logo appears on the film’s promotional poster. An official confirmation regarding its digital premiere is still awaited, so viewers will have to wait for further announcements about when the film will become available online.




Unmadham features Kunchacko Boban in the lead, with Lijomol Jose and Sudheesh also playing important roles. The film is directed by Kiran Das, who makes his feature directorial debut with the project.

The screenplay comes from Shahi Kabir, known for writing stories rooted in crime, investigation and police procedures. The technical team includes Arjun Sethu as the cinematographer, while Mujeeb Majeed has composed the music. Kiran Das has also worked on the editing along with Jithin John.

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The story revolves around Shelly, played by Kunchacko Boban, a police officer who is equally passionate about becoming a successful screenwriter. He spends time developing scripts with the hope that one of them will eventually find a producer. However, his repeated failures to get his writing accepted begin to take a toll on his confidence.

His struggles do not remain limited to his professional ambitions. They also start affecting his personal life and his relationship with his family. Lijomol Jose plays Soumya, Shelly’s wife, who continues to manage the household while standing by his dreams.

With his attempts at becoming a writer repeatedly hitting a dead end, Shelly eventually decides to return to his police duties. His return to the force, however, leads him into a mystery that gradually changes the direction of his life.

After rejoining the police force, Shelly is transferred following an assignment that does not go according to plan. At his new station, he comes across an old case file concerning the suicide of a young woman.

The case is not treated like an ordinary file. It has gained an unsettling reputation among the police personnel, who believe that anyone who attempts to reopen it may face bad luck. The strange belief immediately adds another layer of mystery to the investigation.

For Shelly, the case initially appears to be useful material for a screenplay. His interest begins with the possibility of turning the mysterious incident into a compelling story. But as he digs deeper, the line between professional investigation and personal obsession starts to disappear.

The investigation soon becomes much more than research for Shelly’s next script. The unanswered questions surrounding the young woman’s death push him to keep looking for clues, even as the case becomes increasingly consuming.

His determination eventually turns the old file into a personal mission. Rather than simply using the incident as inspiration for a screenplay, Shelly becomes focused on understanding what really happened and ensuring that the victim gets justice.

As the theatrical run continues, the film’s eventual OTT release is likely to bring its story to a wider audience once the makers officially confirm the streaming date. Stay tuned for more details.