'Karakkam' OTT release CONFIRMED: When and where to watch Sreenath Bhasi's horror comedy film

Sreenath Bhasi's recent film 'Karakkam' blends horror, comedy and music and was released in theatres on May 28 this year. The movie received mixed reviews from the audiences and is now gearing up for it's OTT release.The film is directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian. The screenplay has been written by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian along with Nipin Narayanan and Arjun Narayanan, based on a story by Dhanush Varghese. Sam C. S. has composed the songs and background score.

Where to stream 'Karakkam'

The makers have officially announced the film's digital platform. 'Karakkam' will stream on Sony LIV in July 2026. Sharing the update, Sony LIV wrote, "Get ready for a genre-bending ride.

Horror. Comedy. Music. All in one. #Karakkam will be streaming this July, only on Sony LIV."

A story that begins with one reckless mistake

The film follows Dhanush, played by Sreenath Bhasi, and his friend Khaja, portrayed by Praveen T. J. The pair lands in serious trouble after a drunken altercation at their hostel. Their misadventure takes them to a cemetery, where they remove the crosses from five graves without understanding the consequences.Their careless act awakens five spirits, and as the ghosts begin pursuing them, the two youngsters struggle to escape the nightmare while dealing with fear, humour and a series of unexpected situations.

Director Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian attempts to offer a fresh spin on the horror-comedy genre through Karakkam.

ETimes praises the film's visual style

ETimes exclusive review stated, "One of the most interesting aspects of Karakkam is the way it presents the ghosts. These are not the usual Malayalam cinema ghosts dressed in white, silently appearing in dark corners or moving through the frame in a predictable manner. Here, the ghosts belong to an earlier period, and they are imagined through a more colourful, performative style.

Since they are connected to a past world of bar dancers, rock-star energy, music, and performance, their costumes and body language also reflect that.

The disco-like dressing, dancing, and exaggerated stage presence give the supernatural portions a fresh visual identity. This makes the film feel different from the standard horror-comedy template, even when the writing around it is not equally inventive."The cast features Sreenath Bhasi in the role of Dhanush and Femina George as Pinki. Praveen T. J. , Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Shaun Romy, Manikandan R. Achari and Sidharth Bharathan also play important characters.