Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose starrer Unmadham arrived in theatres on July 31, 2026. After completing its theatrical run, the Malayalam thriller is now gearing up for its digital premiere.
Unmadham will begin streaming on SonyLIV from September 4, 2026. The makers announced the OTT release on social media, teasing viewers with a mysterious message about a case file that no one dares to investigate.
Unmadham trailer and storyline
The film follows Shelly, a police officer who is dissatisfied with his routine life and aspires to become a screenwriter. After taking a year-long break to pursue writing, financial difficulties force him to return to his job.
A workplace mistake eventually leads to his transfer to a remote police station. There, Shelly comes across an old case involving the unexplained death of a young woman. Despite warnings from others who consider the case cursed, he decides to investigate it, partly because he believes the story could inspire his screenplay.
As Shelly digs deeper, the investigation begins taking a psychological toll on him. Strange visions and recurring nightmares make it increasingly difficult for him to distinguish between reality, his screenplay and his own memories. His increasingly unstable behaviour also begins affecting his marriage to Soumya.
The mystery eventually takes a darker and more realistic turn, with the supernatural aspects serving as a veil for a hidden truth. Shelly’s investigation leads him closer to those responsible for the woman’s death, turning the case into a deeply personal journey.
Unmadham cast and crew
The thriller stars Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose in the lead roles, with Siddique, Krishna Prabha, Vishak Nair, Sudheesh, Sabumon Abdusamad and others in supporting parts.
Directed by Kiran Das, Unmadham has been written by Shahi Kabir. The film is produced by Panorama Studios and T-Series Films. Mujeeb Majeed has composed the music, while Justin Varghese has provided the background score.
