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ARCHIVE ID: 1480
2018U125 min4.0 / 10● ON STREAMING

Dakini OTT Release Date

Original Title: ഡാകിനി

Directed by Rahul Riji Nair

Dakini OTT release date

Dakini is currently available for streaming on ManoramaMAX and VI movies and tv. The Malayalam film released on OTT following its theatrical run.

Date: · Platform: ManoramaMAX and VI movies and tv

STREAMING DOSSIER & OTT DETAILS AT A GLANCE

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Film TitleDakini (ഡാകിനി)
Language & IndustryMalayalam Cinema (Mollywood)
Theatrical Release19 October 2018
OTT Release Date19 October 2018 (Now Streaming)
Official Streaming PartnersManoramaMAX and VI movies and tv
Available Audio & SubtitlesMalayalam (Original Audio) with English Subtitles
DirectorRahul Riji Nair
Lead CastPauly Valsan, Sethu Lakshmi, Sarasa Balussery, Savithri Sreedharan
GenreComedy, Thriller
Runtime125 min
CBFC CertificationU
Theatrical Holdback RuleStandard 42-day (6-week) Kerala Film Chamber window

STREAMING PREMIERE ACTIVE

Dakini has completed its exclusive theatrical run and is now officially streaming online on ManoramaMAX and VI movies and tv. Viewers in India and overseas can stream the film with English subtitles.

Kuttan Pilla, Moly's long lost lover is kidnapped by the underworld king named Mayan. 4 grannies and Kuttappi with the help of Vikraman, a local gangster decide to go on a journey to fight the fierce don Mayan and bring back Kuttan Pilla.

ARCHIVE VERDICT & CINETEST REPORT

EDITORIAL RADAR
CURATOR'S TAKE:

Dakini stands out for its tense narrative pacing, meticulous deductive reveals, and psychological dread. Under the direction of Rahul Riji Nair, 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:

In typical Mollywood crime thriller tradition, Dakini eschews hollow action tropes in favor of realistic administrative procedures, character moral ambiguity, and cerebral investigation.

🎯 WHO SHOULD STREAM:Aficionados of atmospheric whodunits, slow-burn police procedurals, and high-tension Kerala investigative cinema.
🎧 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.
CURATED BY MALAYALAM MOVIE HUB EDITORIAL DESKVERIFIED DIRECTORY ARCHIVE
Streaming Arrival:2018-10-19

Top Cast & Characters

Pauly Valsanas MollykuttySethu Lakshmias VilasiniSarasa Balusseryas SarojaSavithri Sreedharanas RosemaryChemban Vinod Joseas MayanSaiju Kurupas Vikraman Parudeesa

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DAKINI

Q: What is the Dakini OTT release date?

Dakini is currently available for streaming on ManoramaMAX and VI movies and tv. The Malayalam film released on OTT following its theatrical run.

Q: Where can I watch Dakini online legally?

Dakini is officially available for streaming on ManoramaMax. You can watch it legally with original Malayalam audio and English subtitles.

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

Dakini premiered in theaters on 19 October 2018. Malayalam cinema typically follows a 42-day theatrical holdback window before digital streaming premiere.

Q: What audio languages and subtitles are available for Dakini on OTT?

Dakini streams in its original Malayalam audio language, accompanied by English subtitles across all authorized streaming platforms.

Q: Who directed and stars in Dakini?

Dakini was directed by Rahul Riji Nair and stars Pauly Valsan, Sethu Lakshmi, Sarasa Balussery, Savithri Sreedharan, Chemban Vinod Jose in leading roles.

Q: What is the rating of Dakini?

Dakini holds an audience rating of 4.0 / 10 on Malayalam Movie Hub.

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