This week, there’s a lot to watch not only in theaters but also on OTT platforms. If you’re looking for something exciting other than romantic or horror, check out Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly’s new political thriller, “Pratichhaya,” starring Balachandra Menon and Sabita Anand. The film was released in theaters on March 26, 2026, and received mixed reviews from audiences. Now, you can enjoy it at home. The film has been released on OTT platforms.
Where to watch Pratichhaya on OTT?
Malayalam political thriller film ‘Pratichhaya’ is now available to watch on Jio Hotstar. Viewers can stream the film in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, ‘Pratichhaya’ opened at the Indian box office with ₹0.70 crore from 755 shows and recorded 23% occupancy. The film had a slow start at the box office and in the first week of its release, the Nivin Pauly starrer earned ₹4.06 crore. The film has grossed ₹8.5 crore at the worldwide box office.
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The story of the shadow
Written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan, “Pratishaya” is the story of a father and son whose lives intersect over legacy and ambition. The film explores the cost of power and questions the meaning of true success beyond money and status. In addition to Nivin Pauly and Balachandra Menon, the film also stars Sharaf U Deen, Harishree Ashokan, Ann Augustine, Saikumar, Maniyanpilla Raju, Nishant Sagar, and Sabita Anand.
Nivin Pauly’s work front
On the professional front, Nivin Pauly was last seen in the family thriller “Baby Girl” alongside Lijomol Jose and Sangeetha Prathap. He previously appeared in the comedy drama “Sarvam Maya,” which received positive reviews from audiences. The film is available on Jio Hotstar. Nivin Pauly has also appeared in films like “Premam,” “Bangalore Days,” “Action Hero Biju,” and “Neram.”
