Theatrical release done, what’s next? ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban,’ directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, hit theaters all around the world on January 25, 2024, featuring star-studded cast, including Mohanlal, Sonalee Kulkarni, and Hareesh Peradi in leading roles.
‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ narrates the legendary life of Malaikottai Vaaliban, portrayed by Mohanlal, who, through his battles and wisdom, shapes the destiny of future generations. This Malayalam-language epic action drama film was jointly produced by John & Mary Creative, Century Films, Maxlab, and Saregama and this movie marks Yoodlee Films’ first venture with the acclaimed actor.
Madhu Neelakandan oversees the cinematography, while Prashant Pillai composed the musical score and songs for the film. Released during the Republic Day weekend, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ received positive reviews, especially from the critics for the cast’s performance and compelling narrative. The film was also released in the dubbed versions of Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.
Despite heavy pre-release promotions, the film is struggling to keep alive in the box office collection, facing challenges such as mixed reviews from the audiences. Anticipated to stream on Hotstar tentatively around the first week of March, the OTT rights for the Mohanlal starrer were reportedly acquired by Hotstar for a record price.
The Lijo Jose Pellissery directorial is set to be available in five languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, on Hotstar. All we could do now is to watch out for the official OTT release date for Mohanlal-starrer ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’.