After receiving appreciation during its theatrical run, Mollywood Times is now gearing up for its digital premiere. Directed by Abhinav Sundar Nayak and headlined by Naslen, the Malayalam psychological dark comedy first hit cinemas on June 5, 2026, and is finally making its way to OTT.
What is Mollywood Times About?
Mollywood Times follows the journey of Vineeth Madhavan, a young aspiring filmmaker from Kuttikkanam who dreams of becoming Malayalam cinema’s greatest horror director. Inspired by legendary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, Vineeth believes his unique storytelling style can redefine horror films in the industry.
Despite repeated warnings from his father about the harsh realities of the film business, Vineeth remains determined to chase his dream. He begins his career by creating short films before taking the ambitious step toward directing a feature film.
As he navigates the competitive world of filmmaking, he encounters industry politics, creative conflicts, disputes over film credits, and constant challenges to preserve his artistic vision. While his unwavering confidence keeps him moving forward, it also creates personal and professional hurdles.
The film explores whether Vineeth will overcome the obstacles to achieve his dream or become another victim of the industry's ruthless politics.
Mollywood Times OTT Release Date and Streaming Platform
Fans who missed the film in theatres won't have to wait much longer. Mollywood Times will begin streaming on JioHotstar from July 3, 2026.
The makers officially announced the OTT release on social media, describing the film as "a love-hate letter to Malayalam cinema," highlighting its satirical yet heartfelt take on the entertainment industry.
A love-hate letter to Malayalam cinema. Mollywood Times streaming from July 3, only on JioHotstar.
— JioHotstar Malayalam (@JioHotstarMal) June 26, 2026
Watch in Malayalam, Tamil. Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.@naslen__ @abhinavsnayak #MollywoodTimes #JioHotstar #JioHotstarMalayalam #Drama #Comedy #MalayalamMovie pic.twitter.com/8dNZEhtgSO
Mollywood Times Cast
The film features an ensemble cast led by Naslen, alongside:
- Sharaf U Dheen
- Sreejith Shine
- Vineeth Sreenivasan
- Sangeeth Prathap
- Roshan Shanavas
- Gopika Ramesh
- Prashanth Alexander
- Meera Nair
- Althaf Salim
- Jagadish
- Balachandran Chullikkad
The film also includes special cameo appearances by Arsha Chandini Baiju and Basil Joseph.
Crew Behind the Film
Mollywood Times is directed by Abhinav Sundar Nayak and written by Ramu Sunil. The film is produced by Ashiq Usman under the banner of Ashiq Usman Productions, while the music has been composed by Jakes Bejoy.
With its intriguing blend of psychological drama, dark comedy, and a behind-the-scenes look at the Malayalam film industry, Mollywood Times promises to be an engaging watch for cinema lovers when it arrives on OTT.