From Thudarum to JSK: Blockbuster world TV premieres to watch this Onam

Onam is here, and the celebrations are in full swing! Malayalam television has lined up a grand feast of entertainment for viewers, and topping the festive platter are some exciting world TV premieres. Here’s a look at the must-watch movies hitting your screens this Onam season:

Get ready for a supernatural laugh riot! Padakkalam, directed by Manu Swaraj, is a fantasy-comedy featuring Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sandeep Pradeep, and Sharaf U Dheen. The film follows four comic book-loving students who stumble upon dark secrets about their sorcerer-like professor. Things take a wild turn when a magical dice board swaps bodies between him and a colleague.
TV Premiere: Uthradom Day (September 4), 3:30 PM

Starring Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran, JSK is a powerful courtroom thriller directed by Pravin Narayanan. The story centers around Janaki Vidhyadharan, an IT professional seeking justice after a traumatic incident, and the seasoned advocate who takes on her case. The film created major buzz during its release and is set to grip audiences once again.
TV Premiere: Thursday, 7:00 PM

What’s Onam without a Dileep comedy? In Prince and Family—his 150th film—Dileep plays a shy bridal boutique owner whose life turns upside down after he marries a vibrant social media influencer. This heartwarming comedy-drama promises plenty of laughs and feel-good moments.
TV Premiere: Thiruvonam Day, 3:00 PM

The most anticipated TV premiere of the season! Mohanlal stars in Thudarum as Shanmughan, a humble taxi driver whose life in Ranni unravels when his beloved Ambassador car is seized. What follows is a gripping emotional journey into crime and survival.
TV Premiere: Thiruvonam Day, 6:00 PM

Need a good laugh after your Onam sadya? This dark comedy is set in a funeral home and explores the chaos of family dynamics amid death. Directed by debutant S. Vipin and starring Anaswara Rajan, Siju Sunny, and Joemon Jyothir, the film balances humor with heartfelt moments.
TV Premiere: Thiruvonam Day, 6:00 PM

Closing the festive week on a mysterious note is Detective Ujjwalan, a comedy-thriller starring Dhyan Sreenivasan. He plays a quirky village detective who gets entangled in a series of murders linked to a killer known as the "Boogeyman." A fun and thrilling ride awaits!
TV Premiere: Avittam Day (Saturday), 4:00 PM