Dhoomakethu (2026) Synopsis: A Wedding Day That Refuses to End
Kuttan, whose full name is Lalith Kumar, is 36 and finally about to get married. His big day, however, begins on an unsettling note. Before he is even out of bed, he has a dream in which he dies, and the feeling stays with him.
The wedding preparations go ahead, but small things start to feel strangely familiar. Conversations, faces and moments seem to come back around, and Kuttan finds it harder and harder to tell what is happening now from what he already remembers. Once he accepts that the day itself has gone wrong, he has to work out what is causing it, and he has to do it quickly, before everything resets once more.
Dhoomakethu puts this mind-bending situation inside the most chaotic day in a Malayali family’s calendar. It mixes the suspense of a thriller with the humour of comedy and follows one man trying to make sense of a day that keeps slipping out of his control.
What Makes Dhoomakethu Notable
- Lead cast: Sajin Gopu plays Lalith Kumar / Kuttan, with Nikhila Vimal as Sharmila. The ensemble includes Shine Tom Chacko as Shekharankutty (Abel Twinkle plays the younger version), Ganapathi S. Poduval as Andy, Sidharth Bharathan as Peter and Manju Pillai as Kuttan’s Amma. Rajesh Pandian, Adish Praveen (Stalker) and Niyas Backer (Ammaavan) round out the cast.
- Direction and writing: The film is directed by Sudhi Maddison and written by Sonny and Manu.
- Genre: It is a comedy thriller built around a repeating-day premise. The concept is common in international cinema, and here it is set against a Kerala wedding.
- Production: Produced by Happy Hours Entertainments and A & HS Production House, India.
- Language and runtime: Malayalam, with a runtime of 122 minutes (about 2 hours 2 minutes).
- Certification: U/A 16+ in India.
Who Will Enjoy Dhoomakethu
- Fans of Malayalam comedy thrillers that mix laughs with mystery
- Viewers who enjoy time-loop and reality-bending stories
- Followers of Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal and Shine Tom Chacko
- Anyone who likes stories set around family weddings and their chaos
- People looking for new Malayalam movies to add to their OTT watchlist
Dhoomakethu Release Date & Where to Watch in India
Theatrical (box office) release: Dhoomakethu released in theatres in India on 25 September 2026, rated U/A 16+. Box office figures are not included in our data.
OTT / digital release date: A digital release in India is listed for 23 October 2026.
Where to watch in India: The streaming platform is not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of 23 October 2026. Once a platform such as Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 or SonyLIV appears in the listings, this page will be updated.
Trailer: No trailer is listed in our data yet.
Reviews: For an overall indication of how the film is being received, see the Drama4U Score shown on this page.
Cast
Nikhila Vimalas Sharmila
Sajin Gopuas Lalith Kumar / Kuttan
Ganapathi S. Poduvalas Andy
Shine Tom Chackoas Shekharankutty
Sidharth Bharathanas Peter
Manju Pillaias Kuttan's Amma- Rajesh Pandian
- Abel Twinkleas Young Shekharankutty
Photo: TMDB
FAQ
- What is the OTT release date of Dhoomakethu in India?
- A digital release of Dhoomakethu in India is listed for 23 October 2026. The streaming platform is not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of 23 October 2026.
- When did Dhoomakethu release in theatres?
- Dhoomakethu released in theatres in India on 25 September 2026 with a U/A 16+ certificate.
- Who is in the cast of Dhoomakethu?
- Sajin Gopu plays Lalith Kumar / Kuttan and Nikhila Vimal plays Sharmila. They are joined by Shine Tom Chacko, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Sidharth Bharathan, Manju Pillai, Rajesh Pandian, Abel Twinkle, Adish Praveen and Niyas Backer. Sudhi Maddison directs.
- Where can I watch Dhoomakethu online in India?
- The streaming platform for Dhoomakethu is not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of 23 October 2026. A digital release is listed for 23 October 2026.
- What is the runtime of Dhoomakethu?
- Dhoomakethu runs for 122 minutes, about 2 hours and 2 minutes.
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