
Asianet has announced the World Television Premiere of Thudakkam, starring Vismaya Mohanlal, as part of its Deepavali special programming. The Malayalam film will be telecast on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at 4:00 PM, simultaneously on Asianet and Asianet HD.
The television premiere follows the film’s digital streaming release on JioHotstar, which began on 18 September 2026. JioStar secured both the satellite and digital streaming rights to the film, making it available to audiences through its television and OTT platforms.
The Deepavali special screening offers television viewers an opportunity to watch Thudakkam on Asianet, following its earlier OTT release.
Thudakkam Asianet World Television Premiere Date and Time
Asianet will present Thudakkam as a special movie premiere during its Deepavali programming on 8 November 2026.
The film will be broadcast at 4:00 PM on Asianet and Asianet HD, giving viewers access to the television premiere through the channel’s standard-definition and high-definition services.
The announcement is particularly relevant to Malayalam television audiences who follow Asianet’s festival movie premieres and special entertainment schedules.
With the film already available on JioHotstar, viewers can choose between watching it through the streaming service or catching its scheduled television premiere.
Thudakkam Movie Television Premiere and OTT Streaming Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie Title | Thudakkam |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Lead Actress | Vismaya Mohanlal |
| Television Premiere | World Television Premiere |
| Special Occasion | Deepavali 2026 |
| Television Premiere Date | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| Television Premiere Time | 4:00 PM IST |
| Television Channels | Asianet, Asianet HD |
| Satellite Rights | JioStar |
| Digital Streaming Rights | JioStar |
| OTT Platform | JioHotstar |
| OTT Release Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Streaming Status | Available on JioHotstar |
Vismaya Mohanlal’s Thudakkam Arrives on Asianet
Thudakkam, featuring Vismaya Mohanlal, is among the Malayalam films selected for Asianet’s Deepavali special television programming.
Following the acquisition of the film’s streaming and satellite rights by JioStar, Thudakkam made its digital premiere on JioHotstar on 18 September 2026.
The upcoming Asianet broadcast represents the next stage of the film’s availability, extending its reach to Malayalam television audiences.
Asianet regularly features special movie premieres as part of its festival programming, and Thudakkam joins the channel’s Deepavali 2026 television schedule.
Viewers who missed the film’s OTT release can watch the television premiere on 8 November, while those preferring on-demand viewing can access it through JioHotstar.
New on JioHotstar – I’m Game Streaming from 6 November
Alongside the television premiere of Thudakkam, JioHotstar is preparing another Malayalam movie release.
I’m Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, is scheduled to begin streaming on JioHotstar on 6 November 2026.
Directed by Nahas Hidayath and produced under the Wayfarer Films banner, I’m Game adds another Malayalam title to the platform’s November streaming lineup.
The film’s writing team includes Sajir Baba, Ismail Aboobacker and Bilal Moydu.
While Thudakkam moves from digital streaming to its Asianet television premiere, I’m Game becomes available to OTT audiences two days before the scheduled Deepavali telecast.
These releases highlight JioStar’s Malayalam entertainment offerings across JioHotstar and Asianet.
Asianet Deepavali 2026 Special Movie Premiere
The television premiere of Thudakkam is scheduled for Sunday, 8 November 2026, at 4:00 PM on Asianet and Asianet HD.
Viewers can also explore the film through JioHotstar, where streaming commenced on 18 September 2026.
For Malayalam television audiences, the Deepavali special broadcast provides an additional opportunity to watch Vismaya Mohanlal’s film on television.
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