Sookshmadarshini, the Malayalam mystery thriller, will be available on Zee5 from New year. It will be streaming in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. Directed by MC Jithin, this gripping film stars Basil Joseph and Nazriya Nazim, who made her Malayalam re-entry after four years. Made on a budget of ₹10 crores, Sookshmadarshini grossed ₹55+ crores in theaters, becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2024.
The movie follows Priya (Nazriya Nazim), a curious housewife investigating her neighbor Manuel (Basil Joseph), whose mother's disappearance sparks suspicion. As Priya delves deeper, she uncovers shocking truths, putting herself in trouble. Sookshmadarshini's engaging storyline, coupled with Basil Joseph's performance and unexpected twists, captivated audiences.
Zee5 acquired digital streaming rights, while Zee Network secured satellite rights. The OTT release is expected in January's second or third week. Nazriya Nazim's performance as Priya impressed fans, marking a successful return to Malayalam cinema after 2020's Trance.
Sookshmadarshini's success underscores Malayalam cinema's thriller genre popularity. With its engaging narrative and standout performances, this film promises to thrill OTT audiences. As thrillers often find good patronage in OTT too, there are high chances that this film too will turn out a success in Telugu OTT space too.