‘4.5 Gang’ OTT Release: When and where to watch THIS Malayalam crime comedy

Krishand, the director renowned for his acclaimed works such as ‘Aavasavyuham: The Arbit Documentation of An Amphibian Hunt’ and ‘Purusha Pretham’, is preparing to launch his latest project—a web series titled ‘4.5 Gang’.OTT release detailsThe Malayalam web series ‘Sambhavavivaranam Nalara Sangham’, also titled ‘4.5 Gang’, is scheduled to premiere on SonyLIV starting August 29, 2025. They officially announced the release date through their social media channels.Plot summary‘4.5 Gang’ is a Malayalam dark action crime comedy that follows a group of young people planning to organize a local temple festival. To make their plan a reality, they must face off against ruthless gangsters controlling the city’s unusual and fiercely contested milk and flower markets.

The story centers on whether this small group can overcome these challenges. Inspired by true events, the series is set in ‘Thiruvananthapuram’.Cast and crewIt boasts a star-studded cast including Jagadish, Indrans, Vijayaraghavan, Hakkim Shahjahan, Darshana Rajendran, Sanju Sivaram, Santhy Balachandran, Niranj Maniyan Pillai, Sreenath Babu, Shambu Menon, Prashanth Alex, Rahul Rajagopal, Vishnu Agasthya, among others. The series is the brainchild of Krishand, who also took charge of writing and directing.

The show features Vishnu Prabhakar as the cinematographer, with music composed by Sooraj Santhosh and Varkey.Krishand’s recent film releaseDirector Krishand’s latest film, ‘Sangarsha Ghadana - Art of Warfare’, made it to the theaters on August 8, 2025. This Malayalam anti-war gangster drama centers on Kodamazha Suni, a former crime boss who is pulled back into conflict when his old gang comes under attack. As he confronts an unknown enemy, Suni grapples with his past and a deep philosophical journey influenced by Sun Tzu’s The Art of Warfare. The movie blends sharp satire on global wars with gripping violence and dark comedy.Future projectsLooking ahead, Krishand is reportedly preparing to direct a new film featuring Mohanlal as the main protagonist.

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