Minnal Murali (മിന്നൽ മുരളി) is India’s first Malayalam superhero film, starring Tovino Thomas in the lead role. Directed by Basil Joseph and produced by Sophia Paul under the Weekend Blockbusters banner, the film premiered directly on Netflix on 24 December 2021, reaching audiences worldwide in multiple Indian languages.
With its blend of superhero action, comedy, emotion, and fantasy, Minnal Murali received widespread appreciation from critics and audiences, becoming one of the biggest Malayalam OTT releases.
📋 Minnal Murali Movie Information
| ⚡ Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎬 Movie | Minnal Murali (മിന്നൽ മുരളി) |
| 📅 OTT Release Date | 24 December 2021 |
| 📺 Streaming Platform | Netflix |
| 🎬 Director | Basil Joseph |
| ✍️ Writers | Arun Anirudhan, Justin Mathew |
| 🏢 Producer | Sophia Paul |
| 🎥 Banner | Weekend Blockbusters |
| 🌍 Genre | Superhero, Action, Fantasy |
⚡ Story of Minnal Murali
The story follows Jaison, an ordinary tailor from a small Kerala village whose life changes forever after being struck by lightning. The mysterious incident grants him extraordinary superhuman abilities, transforming him into Minnal Murali.
As Jaison learns to control his new powers, he encounters unexpected challenges and faces a powerful rival, leading to an action-packed battle between good and evil.
👥 Minnal Murali Cast
| 🎭 Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Tovino Thomas | Jaison / Minnal Murali |
| Guru Somasundaram | Selvan / Vellidi Venkiti |
| Aju Varghese | P.C. Bruce |
| Femina George | Bincy |
| Harisree Ashokan | Daasan |
| Mammukoya | Shibu |
| Baiju | S.I. Sathyan |
| Bijukuttan | Kurukkan |
🎬 Technical Crew
| 🎥 Department | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎬 Director | Basil Joseph |
| ✍️ Writers | Arun Anirudhan, Justin Mathew |
| 🎼 Songs | Shaan Rahman |
| 🎵 Background Score | Sushin Shyam |
| 🎥 Cinematography | Sameer Thahir |
| ✂️ Editing | Livingston Mathew |
| 🏢 Production | Weekend Blockbusters |
🌟 Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas Reunion
After the success of Godha, director Basil Joseph reunited with Tovino Thomas for Minnal Murali. The collaboration delivered a fresh take on the superhero genre, combining Kerala’s rural setting with a grounded and emotionally engaging story.
📺 Watch Minnal Murali on Netflix
Minnal Murali premiered exclusively on Netflix on 24 December 2021 and is available in multiple Indian languages, introducing Malayalam cinema’s first superhero to audiences around the world.
🎬 More Tovino Thomas OTT Releases
Fans who enjoyed Minnal Murali can also watch Pallichattambi, one of the latest OTT releases starring Tovino Thomas.
Directed by Dijo Jose Antony and written by S. Suresh Babu, the film streams on SonyLIV. The cast includes Kayadu Lohar, Shatru, Vijayaraghavan, Siddique, Baburaj, Nibraz Noushad, T. G. Ravi, Johny Antony, Sudheer Karamana, Alexander Prasanth, Midhun Venugopal, and Eldho Mathew, with Prithviraj Sukumaran making a special cameo appearance.
Another highlight from the film is the song “Kattuchembakam Nattuthathamma Kettotte”, written by Kaithapram with music composed by Jakes Bejoy, which became popular among music lovers.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
⚡ When was Minnal Murali released on OTT?
Minnal Murali premiered on Netflix on 24 December 2021.
📺 Which OTT platform streams Minnal Murali?
The movie is available for streaming exclusively on Netflix.
🎭 Who plays Minnal Murali?
Tovino Thomas plays the dual role of Jaison and Minnal Murali.
🎬 Who directed Minnal Murali?
The film is directed by Basil Joseph.
🎭 Who plays the villain in Minnal Murali?
Guru Somasundaram portrays Selvan, also known as Vellidi Venkiti.
🎼 Who composed the music for Minnal Murali?
The songs were composed by Shaan Rahman, while the background score was composed by Sushin Shyam.
🎥 Which production company produced Minnal Murali?
The film was produced by Sophia Paul under the Weekend Blockbusters banner.
🎬 What is Tovino Thomas’ latest OTT release?
One of Tovino Thomas’ latest OTT releases is Pallichattambi, streaming on SonyLIV.
