Uyir OTT Release: When & Where to Stream Roshan Mathew's Crime Thriller

After a modest run in theatres beginning on June 26, 2026, the Malayalam mystery‑thriller ‘Uyir’ is gearing up for its big digital debut. Director M Padmakumar’s film, which has been turning heads for its gritty storytelling, will finally be available to stream on JioHotstar (now JioCinema) starting August 4, 2026.

Yes, you read that right – the movie is set to drop on the popular OTT platform with a multilingual rollout. Fans can choose to watch it in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu or Kannada, which should help the film reach a far broader crowd beyond the south‑Indian box‑office circuit.

JioHotstar announced the date on its official social channels, phrasing it simply: “Inspired by true events. Driven by justice. ‘Uyir’ on JioHotstar from August 4. Watch in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu & Kannada.” Nothing fancy, just the facts – and a reminder that the story is rooted in real police investigations.

For those unfamiliar with the plot, ‘Uyir’ follows a fresh‑face sub‑inspector named Ajeeb Rahman (played by Roshan Mathew) who is posted at Dharmadam police station in Kannur. His first big case is the grim discovery of a decomposed woman’s body in an abandoned well. What looks like a routine suicide at first soon spirals into a tangled web of secrets, involving the victim’s estranged husband, inter‑state connections and, oddly enough, a haunting episode from Ajeeb’s own past.

The film’s ensemble cast adds depth to the narrative. Alongside Mathew you’ll see Baiju Santhosh, Saiyami Kher, Shruthy Menon, Vinod Sagar, Vineeth Thattil, Divya M Nair, Shaju Sreedhar, Athulya Chandra, Shrikant Murali, Mahesh Shetty and Santhosh Thrivikraman. The screenplay, penned by Shaji Maarad and Nikhil K Menon, is based on anecdotes shared by police officer Anshad, lending an authentic edge to the suspense.

Behind the camera, Padmakumar’s direction is complemented by Charles Nazareth and Manikandan Ayyappa’s moody score, Ajay David Kachappilly’s crisp cinematography and Ranjan Abraham’s sharp editing. Producer Santhosh Thrivikraman has pulled together all these elements to create a film that feels both grounded and thrilling.

So, mark your calendars. If you’ve been waiting to binge‑watch ‘Uyir’ from the comfort of your couch, August 4 is the day. Grab a snack, settle in, and dive into a story that mixes investigative grit with personal redemption – all streamed in the language you prefer.