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2026U126 min

Geriga OTT Release Date

Name: Geriga
Director: Bhaskar Bantupalli
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 2026-10-30
Duration: 2 h 6 min
Cast: Rishan Sha, Neebha Bala, Anjana Nair, Sundhar Pandyan

Directed by Bhaskar Bantupalli

Geriga OTT release date

Geriga premiered in theaters on 30 October 2026. In Malayalam cinema, digital releases typically follow a 42-day theatrical holdback window.

STREAMING DOSSIER & OTT DETAILS AT A GLANCE

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Film Title	Geriga
Language & Industry	Malayalam Cinema (Mollywood)
Theatrical Release	30 October 2026
Estimated OTT Window	Expected on or after 11 December 2026 (42-day window)
Official Streaming Partner	To be confirmed (Tracking Netflix, Prime, Hotstar, SonyLIV, ManoramaMAX)
Available Audio & Subtitles	Malayalam (Original Audio) with English Subtitles
Director	Bhaskar Bantupalli
Lead Cast	Rishan Sha, Neebha Bala, Anjana Nair, Sundhar Pandyan
Genre	Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime	126 min
CBFC Certification	U
Theatrical Holdback Rule	Standard 42-day (6-week) Kerala Film Chamber window

THEATRICAL-TO-OTT HOLDBACK TIMELINE

In accordance with Kerala Film Chamber regulations, Malayalam films typically observe a mandatory 42-day (6-week) theatrical holdback before arriving on digital streaming platforms. Having premiered in theaters on 30 October 2026, Geriga is anticipated to reach OTT on or after 11 December 2026.

In the remote village of Naivad, Kerala, villagers follow GERIGA, a sacred ritual to summon the dead. Desperate for viral fame, Vijay and his four YouTuber friends stage the ritual as a hoax, but horror strikes when Vijay is possessed just as news breaks of his father's sudden death. Now, the group must fight supernatural forces and finish the ritual in twelve days to free him before time runs out.

ARCHIVE VERDICT & CINETEST REPORT

EDITORIAL RADAR

CURATOR'S TAKE:

Geriga stands out for its tense narrative pacing, meticulous deductive reveals, and psychological dread. Under the direction of Bhaskar Bantupalli, 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, Geriga 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

Genres:

Horror Thriller Science Fiction

Theatrical Release:2026-10-30

Top Cast & Characters

Rishan ShaNeebha BalaAnjana NairSundhar Pandyan

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GERIGA

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Q: What is the Geriga OTT release date?

Geriga premiered in theaters on 30 October 2026. In Malayalam cinema, digital releases typically follow a 42-day theatrical holdback window.

Q: Where can I watch Geriga online legally?

Geriga digital streaming rights are currently being finalized. The official streaming partner will be published on Malayalam Movie Hub as soon as announced.

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

Geriga premiered in theaters on 30 October 2026. Malayalam cinema typically follows a 42-day theatrical holdback window before digital streaming premiere.