Malayalam thriller Dridam has expanded its digital reach with a second OTT destination. While the film has already started streaming on JioHotstar in India, ManoramaMAX has now added the title to its upcoming releases list for international viewers.
The latest update confirms that Dridam will be available on ManoramaMAX outside India, the Middle East and Africa, offering Malayalam movie fans in other international markets another option to watch the film online.
The film, featuring Shane Nigam in the lead role, generated attention during its theatrical run and has now entered the OTT space through multiple platforms. JioHotstar serves as the primary streaming destination for viewers in India, while ManoramaMAX is set to handle distribution in selected overseas territories.
Dridam Streaming Details
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| JioHotstar | Streaming Now in India |
| ManoramaMAX | Upcoming – Excluding India, Middle East and Africa |
The move highlights the growing trend of Malayalam films finding different digital partners for domestic and international audiences. With the global Malayali community spread across multiple continents, OTT platforms continue to play a major role in bringing new releases to viewers worldwide.
About the Film
Dridam is directed by Martin Joseph and produced by Mukesh R. Mehta and C. V. Sarathi. The film combines suspense, drama and thriller elements while presenting Shane Nigam in a character-driven role.
The cinematography is handled by P. M. Unnikrishnan, while Jomon John and Linto Devasya have written the story, screenplay and dialogues.
Apart from Shane Nigam, the film features an ensemble cast that includes:
- Shobi Thilakan
- Kottayam Ramesh
- Dinesh Prabhakar
- Nandan Unni
- Vinod Bose
- Abhiram Radhakrishnan
- Prashanth Murali
- Mathew Varghese
The supporting cast brings together several familiar faces from Malayalam cinema, adding depth to the film’s narrative and performances.
JioHotstar Streaming Now
Earlier, JioHotstar announced the digital premiere of Dridam, making the film available for subscribers in India. The movie can currently be streamed through the platform in multiple languages and devices, including smartphones, smart TVs and web browsers.
The addition of ManoramaMAX for international territories ensures that viewers outside India will also have convenient access to the film through a dedicated Malayalam entertainment platform.
More Malayalam Titles Coming to ManoramaMAX
Alongside Dridam, ManoramaMAX has also updated its upcoming releases section with several Malayalam films.
Kolahalamedu
Written and directed by Sen Varghese, Kolahalamedu features:
- Aravind R Nair
- Prince
- Praveen K Shan
- Ashar Sha
- Mohanan Panavally
- Abin Sukumaran
- Sreejith Thumpamon
The film has been added to the upcoming list and is expected to stream on the platform in the coming weeks.
Normal
Another title added to the ManoramaMAX lineup is Normal, an anthology film that explores three stories set during the lockdown period.
The cast includes:
- Garggi Ananthan
- Manji
- Benny Thankavel
- Baiju Gangadharan
- James Mannencheril
- Prashanth Murali
- Davichi
- Sreehari Akhil
- Abhinav Sankar
The anthology format and lockdown-era backdrop make the project one of the interesting additions to the platform’s upcoming slate.
Gu
Written and directed by Manu Radhakrishnan, Gu stars:
- Saiju Kurup
- Deva Nandha
- Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju
- Maniyanpilla Raju
- Aswathi Manoharan
- Nandini Gopalakrishnan
The film has also been listed among the upcoming titles on ManoramaMAX and is expected to join the streaming platform soon.
ManoramaMAX Expands Malayalam Movie Library
With Dridam, Kolahalamedu, Normal and Gu joining the upcoming lineup, ManoramaMAX continues to strengthen its Malayalam movie catalogue for viewers across the world. The platform has increasingly focused on acquiring digital rights for both theatrical releases and independent productions, giving subscribers access to a wider variety of Malayalam content.
For viewers waiting to watch Dridam outside India, the latest listing confirms that the Shane Nigam starrer will soon be available on ManoramaMAX in selected international regions.
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