Dridam OTT release date and platform confirmed: Where and when to watch the Malayalam crime thriller online

Malayalam actor Shane Nigam's crime thriller Dridam is all set to reach a wider audience through its digital release. After arriving in theatres in May, the investigative thriller is now preparing for its OTT debut, giving viewers another chance to watch the police drama from home.

The film, directed by debutant Martin Joseph, marks the filmmaker's first feature project after working closely with filmmaker Jeethu Joseph. While Dridam received mixed reactions during its theatrical run, the film attracted attention for its crime-investigation storyline and Shane Nigam's portrayal of a young police officer handling a difficult case.

When and where to watch Dridam online

The makers have officially confirmed that Dridam will begin streaming on JioHotstar from June 12, 2026.


Announcing the release on social media, JioHotstar Malayalam wrote, "A hunt for justice. A fight for the truth. #Dridam streaming from June 12 on JioHotstar."

The film was originally released in theatres on May 8, 2026, and will arrive on OTT a little over a month after its theatrical debut.

What is Dridam about?

At the centre of the story is Vijay Radhakrishnan, played by Shane Nigam, a newly appointed Sub-Inspector who takes charge of a rural police station. Expecting a relatively peaceful posting, he soon discovers that things are far more complicated than they appear.

The station falls under a region that had largely remained quiet, but a series of disturbing incidents changes everything. As crimes begin to unfold, including murders, robberies and other criminal activities, Vijay finds himself leading an investigation that becomes increasingly challenging.

As he digs deeper into the case, he is forced to confront unexpected obstacles and difficult situations while trying to uncover the truth. The story follows his determination to solve the mystery and restore order in the area.

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Cast of the film

Alongside Shane Nigam, Dridam features a supporting cast that includes Saniya Fathima, Shobi Thilakan, Krishna Prabha, Nandan Unni, Dinesh Prabhakar, Kottayam Ramesh, Mathew Varghese, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Vinod Bose, Prashanth Murali, Joji K. John, Bitto Davis, Abhishek Raveendran and several others in important roles.

The film presents Shane in the role of a police officer navigating his first major assignment while dealing with the pressure of solving a string of serious crimes.

Writers, producers and technical crew

Dridam has been jointly written by Jomon John and Linto Devasia, who also crafted the film's screenplay and dialogues. The project is presented by E4 Experiments along with Jeethu Joseph's banner Bed Time Stories.

The film has been produced by Mukesh R. Mehta and C.V. Sarathi. Jeethu Joseph, best known for the Drishyam franchise, is associated with the project as a presenter and co-producer through his production house.

On the technical front, cinematography has been handled by P.M. Unnikrishnan, while editing is by Vinayakh (V.S. Vinayak). The background score and music are composed by Sreerag Saji.