Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam OTT release date locked: Where and when to watch the hit Malayalam dark comedy-thriller

The Malayalam film Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam is now heading to streaming after its run in theatres, and there is already some talk around it because the film quietly did well at the box office and also picked up attention through word of mouth. Starring Saiju Kurup, the sequel came out in cinemas on April 10, 2026, during the Vishu season and has been running for weeks with steady collections.

When and where to watch

The film is set to stream on Netflix starting May 8, 2026. This comes nearly a month after its theatrical release. The platform has already listed it among its upcoming titles, although there is still no clear update on whether dubbed versions will be available at the same time.

Directed by Krishnadas Murali, the film is a follow-up to the 2024 release Bharathanatyam. The first film did not do much business in theatres but later found a strong audience on streaming. That response is said to have played a role in pushing the makers to go ahead with a sequel.


This time, the approach is different. While the earlier film leaned more towards comedy-drama, Mohiniyattam moves into a darker space, mixing humour with thriller elements. The shift seems to have worked, as the film managed to hold its ground even with competition from bigger titles like Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros.

Story and characters

The story continues with Sashidharan and his family, dealing with the aftermath of issues linked to Bharathan Nair. What begins as a journey tied to personal matters gradually turns into something more tense, involving secrets, pressure and eventually a crime situation. The narrative then follows how the family tries to handle the consequences and the mess they find themselves in.

Along with Saiju Kurup, the film features a large cast including Suraj Venjaramoodu, Jagadish, Vinay Forrt, Kalaranjini, Sreeja Ravi and others.

Box office performance and response

The film has turned out to be a strong commercial success. It collected over Rs 38 crore worldwide within the first 23 days. Considering its reported budget of around Rs 5–6 crore, the film has crossed the 200 percent return mark, making it a clear superhit.

It has also become one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2026, alongside titles like Aadu 3. Despite facing competition, the film continued to draw audiences mainly because of positive feedback and steady word of mouth.