This Week OTT Release: I, Nobody, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, is set to begin streaming on JioHotstar from 25 August 2026. Directed by Nizam Basheer, the Malayalam film will be available in five languages – Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. With a bank robbery playing an important role in the story, the new release also gives us an opportunity to revisit some notable Malayalam money heist and robbery films and find where they are streaming.
Prithviraj Sukumaran plays Rajeevan, an ordinary government employee whose seemingly normal life changes dramatically after he witnesses a bank robbery. Parvathy Thiruvothu plays his wife, Meera.
I, Nobody OTT Release Date and Streaming Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | I, Nobody |
| OTT Release Date | 25 August 2026 |
| Streaming Platform | JioHotstar |
| Lead Cast | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu |
| Director | Nizam Basheer |
| Prithviraj’s Character | Rajeevan |
| Parvathy’s Character | Meera |
| Languages | Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi |
| Genre | Thriller / Crime |
| Key Story Element | Bank Robbery |
The I, Nobody OTT release is one of the notable additions to the This Week OTT Release line-up, particularly for Malayalam audiences looking for a new thriller during the Onam period.
Malayalam Money Heist Movies and Where to Watch Them
Heist stories have appeared in Malayalam cinema in different forms, ranging from carefully planned robberies to crime comedies. Here are some films viewers can explore alongside I, Nobody.
| Movie | Major Cast | OTT / Streaming Status |
|---|---|---|
| I, Nobody | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu | JioHotstar – From 25 August 2026 |
| Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Chemban Vinod Jose, Neeraj Madhav | Sun NXT |
| Kohinoor | Asif Ali, Indrajith Sukumaran, Aju Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose | Sun NXT |
| Ramachandra Boss & Co | Nivin Pauly, Vinay Forrt, Mamitha Baiju, Jaffar Idukki | OTT Not Available / Rights Unsold |
| Kolla | Rajisha Vijayan, Priya Prakash Varrier, Vinay Forrt | ManoramaMax |
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha – Streaming on Sun NXT
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha is a Malayalam heist comedy written and directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon.
The film brings together an ensemble cast featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Nedumudi Venu, Chemban Vinod Jose, Neeraj Madhav, Reenu Mathews, Sanusha, Joy Mathew, Mukundan, Irshad, Salam Bukhari and Flower Battsetseg.
An interesting connection with I, Nobody is Prithviraj Sukumaran, who plays a leading role in both films.
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha is available for streaming on Sun NXT.
Kohinoor – A Diamond Heist Set in 1988
Kohinoor takes audiences back to 1988 and revolves around a plan to steal diamonds.
Haider, who worked for the Mumbai underworld, develops a plan to steal diamonds from a racket operating through the Kohinoor textile store in Cherupuzha, run by Mamman and Xavier.
Directed by Vinay Govind, the movie features Asif Ali and Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead roles. Aju Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinay Forrt, Aparna Vinod and Shraddha Srinath are also part of the cast.
An interesting fact about Kohinoor is that it marked Shraddha Srinath’s movie debut.
Kohinoor is currently streaming on Sun NXT.
Ramachandra Boss & Co – Nivin Pauly’s Heist Comedy
Ramachandra Boss & Co is a Malayalam heist action-comedy written and directed by Haneef Adeni.
Nivin Pauly leads the movie, with Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Jaffar Idukki, Vinay Forrt, Mamitha Baiju, Vijilesh and Sreenath Babu appearing in other important roles.
Unlike the other movies on this list, Ramachandra Boss & Co is not currently available on an OTT platform, with its digital streaming rights remaining unsold.
Kolla – Streaming on ManoramaMax
Kolla is another Malayalam film built around a robbery plot. Directed by Suraj Varma, the movie is written by Jasim Jalal and Nelson Joseph.
The film is produced by K.V. Rajeesh and Ravi Mathew under the banner of Rajeesh Productions.
Rajisha Vijayan, Priya Prakash Varrier and Vinay Forrt play the lead roles, while Alencier Ley Lopez, Prem Prakash, Shebin Benson, Prasanth Alexander, Vinod Paravoor and Jeo Baby appear in supporting roles.
Shaan Rahman composed the music, while Rajavel Mohan handled the cinematography.
Kolla is available for streaming on ManoramaMax.
I, Nobody Adds a New Thriller to This Week OTT Release List
With I, Nobody streaming on JioHotstar from 25 August, Malayalam audiences have another crime thriller to explore this week. Its bank-robbery connection also makes it a timely addition for viewers interested in Malayalam heist films.
From the comic robbery plans of Sapthamashree Thaskaraha and the diamond-heist setting of Kohinoor to Kolla and Ramachandra Boss & Co, Malayalam cinema has approached the heist theme through several different genres.
For Prithviraj Sukumaran fans, there is an additional connection: after being part of the memorable heist comedy Sapthamashree Thaskaraha, the actor returns to a story involving a bank robbery with I, Nobody, this week’s new JioHotstar release.
