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2001U152 min6.6 / 10● ON STREAMING

Ishtam OTT Release Date

Name: Ishtam
Director: Sibi Malayil
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2001-10-01
Duration: 2 h 32 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Dileep, Navya Nair, Nedumudi Venu, Jayasudha, Innocent

Original Title: ഇഷ്ടം

Directed by Sibi Malayil

Ishtam OTT release date

Ishtam is currently available for streaming on Sun NXT, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, and ZEE5. The Malayalam film released on OTT following its theatrical run.

Date: 1 October 2001 · Platform: Sun NXT, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, and ZEE5

STREAMING DOSSIER & OTT DETAILS AT A GLANCE

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Film Title	Ishtam (ഇഷ്ടം)
Language & Industry	Malayalam Cinema (Mollywood)
Theatrical Release	1 October 2001
OTT Release Date	1 October 2001 (Now Streaming)
Official Streaming Partners	Sun NXT, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, and ZEE5
Available Audio & Subtitles	Malayalam (Original Audio) with English Subtitles
Director	Sibi Malayil
Lead Cast	Dileep, Navya Nair, Nedumudi Venu, Jayasudha
Genre	Comedy
Runtime	152 min
CBFC Certification	U
Theatrical Holdback Rule	Standard 42-day (6-week) Kerala Film Chamber window

STREAMING PREMIERE ACTIVE

Ishtam has completed its exclusive theatrical run and is now officially streaming online on Sun NXT, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, and ZEE5. Viewers in India and overseas can stream the film with English subtitles.

When Pavan realises that his friend Anjana's teacher and his widowed father were in love with each other, he resolves to reunite them.

ARCHIVE VERDICT & CINETEST REPORT

EDITORIAL RADAR

CURATOR'S TAKE:

Ishtam stands out for its witty conversational banter, situational satire, and relatable everyday friction. Under the direction of Sibi Malayil, the narrative is distinguished by its realistic pacing and immersive sense of place. Whether you are catching it for the first time or revisiting it on digital streaming, the production exhibits the hallmark craft and honest human observation that modern Malayalam cinema is celebrated for worldwide.

CINEMATIC CONTEXT & CRAFT:

As an important entry in Mollywood's historical archive from 2001, Ishtam captures the vintage era of Malayalam cinema with memorable performances and enduring cultural nostalgia.

🎯 WHO SHOULD STREAM:Viewers looking for smart, behavior-driven humor that highlights the eccentricities and warmth of Kerala social life.

🎧 AUDIO & SUBTITLE ADVICE:For the optimal viewing experience, stream with the original Malayalam audio track accompanied by English subtitles. Modern Malayalam cinema places heavy emphasis on sync-sound, regional accents, and acoustic subtlety that dubbing tracks frequently diminish.

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Genres:

Comedy

Streaming Arrival:2001-10-01

Top Cast & Characters

Dileepas Pavan K. MenonNavya Nairas Anjana PillaiNedumudi Venuas Krishnankutty MenonJayasudhaas SreedeviInnocentas NarayananSreenivasanas Vipin K. Menon

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ISHTAM

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Q: What is the Ishtam OTT release date?

Ishtam is currently available for streaming on Sun NXT, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, and ZEE5. The Malayalam film released on OTT following its theatrical run.

Q: Where can I watch Ishtam online legally?

Ishtam is officially available for streaming on Sun Nxt. You can watch it legally with original Malayalam audio and English subtitles.

Q: What was the theatrical premiere date and OTT holdback window for Ishtam?

Ishtam premiered in theaters on 1 October 2001. Malayalam cinema typically follows a 42-day theatrical holdback window before digital streaming premiere.