Malayalam thriller ‘Dheeram’, starring Indrajith Sukumaran, has seen its digital release postponed from March 6 with no new date or explanation. The film, which previously faced a ban from the GCC during its theatrical release, is expected to be released on Amazon Prime Video soon. Directed by Jithin Suresh T, the film features an ensemble cast and a strong investigative plot.
The online release of Malayalam thriller ‘Dheeram’ starring Indrajith Sukumaran has been postponed unexpectedly. The film was earlier scheduled to premiere digitally on March 6. However, the film did not make it to streaming platforms as previously announced.
As reported by OTT Play, so far, neither the streaming platform nor the producers have revealed the exact reason for the postponement. There has also been no official announcement about the revised release date.Despite the delay, reports suggest that the film is expected to hit Amazon Prime Video soon.
A suspense film with a strong investigative angle
‘Dheeram’ is directed by Jithin Suresh T and features an ensemble cast. Along with Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead role, the film also stars Aju Varghese, Divya Pillai, Vijayaraghavan, and Nishanth Sagar in important roles.
Theatrical show and competition
‘Dheeram’ hits theaters on December 5. The film hit theaters along with other Malayalam thrillers released around the same period.One of the films that premiered at the same time was Kalamkaval starring Mammootty and this greatly impacted the box office performance of Indrajith Sukumaran’s film.
GCC ban during theatrical release
Earlier, the film also faced a setback during its theatrical run. The film “Dameer” was banned in several Gulf Cooperation Council countries, preventing its release in those regions.
The update was shared by Indrajith Sukumaran himself on social media. Speaking to his fans in the UAE, the actor expressed his disappointment and gratitude for the support he received.“I was looking forward to being in UAE on the release day and watching the film with all of you, but I am deeply sorry to inform you that DHEERAM will not be released in UAE due to censorship ban. Thank you to everyone who watched the film and for sending such great reviews,” Indrajith wrote on Instagram.
Grateful.. #Dharam #Release.”
EETimes Verdict
Our official review noted, “The premise is interesting on paper, but the execution struggles to create emotional engagement. The film doesn’t build a strong connection between its characters and the audience, making the intense gore and violence feel unnecessary rather than impactful. Multiple backstories, though intended to deepen the narrative, end up creating delay and repetition.”
As a result, the emotional intensity that the film aims to achieve is never fully achieved.
Indrajith Sukumaran delivers his usual dependable performance. Renji Panicker, Reba Monica John, Aju Varghese, Nishanth Sagar and Divya Pillai handle their roles well, but the writing gives them limited space to leave a lasting impression.
