Unmadham releases in cinemas worldwide on Friday, July 31, 2026. The Malayalam mystery thriller stars Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose, with Kiran Das making his feature directorial debut.
The date deserves a second look because early first-look announcements pointed to August 7. The film’s newer theatrical campaign and official trailer now carry the revised July 31 date, so that is the date to use when planning a cinema watch.
Why some Unmadham listings show August 7
Unmadham was initially promoted for August 7, 2026 when its first look arrived. The campaign later shifted to July 31, and the latest official trailer places that date directly in its title and description. Multiple first-party social posts also repeat July 31. Older pages may still display the first announcement, but the current theatrical date is one week earlier.
What is Unmadham about?
The story follows Shelly, a police constable who reopens a long-forgotten case. A mysterious file at the station appears to carry a frightening reputation, pulling him into an investigation where superstition and a more earthly explanation remain difficult to separate.
The trailer leans into unease rather than giving away the answer. It shows a police station rattled by the file, wary colleagues and an officer whose search for the truth keeps drawing him deeper into events that may or may not be supernatural. That setup gives Unmadham the shape of a procedural mystery with a psychological edge.
Who is in the Unmadham cast?
Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose lead the film. The wider ensemble includes Siddique, Sudheesh, Vishak Nair, Sabumon Abdusamad, Krishna Prabha, Kottayam Nazeer, Jijoy Rajagopalan, Gokulan, Arun Cherukavil, Unni Lalu, Shaju Sreedhar, Kiran Peethambaran, Raina Radhakrishnan, Sijoy Varghese and Vigneshwar Suresh.
For the complete actor list and the confirmed Shelly role, see our Unmadham cast guide.
The team behind the film
Editor Kiran Das makes his feature directing debut with Unmadham. Shahi Kabir, whose crime writing has powered films including Joseph, Nayattu and Officer on Duty, wrote the screenplay. Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak are the producers, with T-Series Films and Panorama Studios presenting the film.
Arjun Sethu handles cinematography, Mujeeb Majeed composes the music, and Kiran Das edits the film with Jithin John. Panorama Studios is handling the worldwide theatrical release.
Has Unmadham’s OTT release been announced?
No OTT platform or streaming date has been announced. For now, the only confirmed release plan is the worldwide theatrical opening on July 31, 2026. Any platform name or digital date circulating before a first-party announcement should be treated as unconfirmed.
Unmadham FAQ
When is Unmadham releasing in theatres?
Unmadham releases in cinemas worldwide on July 31, 2026.
Who stars in Unmadham?
Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose lead the Malayalam thriller, supported by Siddique, Sudheesh, Vishak Nair, Sabumon Abdusamad, Krishna Prabha and a larger ensemble.
Who directed and wrote Unmadham?
Kiran Das directed Unmadham, and Shahi Kabir wrote the screenplay.
Where will Unmadham stream after theatres?
The OTT platform and streaming release date have not been announced.