Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Malayalam Stars Prithviraj, Dulquer, Nivin Set for Onam Clash
Onam is a big festival celebrated in Kerala, India.
Around this festival, movie studios show their newest films to audiences.
This year, three very famous Malayalam actors are releasing new movies at almost the same time.
One movie called "Thudakkam" is already playing in cinemas.
On August 20, two more movies begin: "I'm Game" and "Khalifa".
The next day, "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit" comes out too.
These movies are different kinds of stories, so everyone can find something they like.
Because the movies open so close together, they will be competing for audiences.
This makes the Onam days very exciting for movie fans in Kerala!
Jude Anthany Joseph's "Thudakkam", starring Vismaya Mohanlal, has already opened in cinemas ahead of Onam 2026.
Dulquer Salmaan's "I'm Game" and Prithviraj Sukumaran's "Khalifa" are releasing on August 20.
Nivin Pauly's "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit" hits theatres on August 21.
The three star-led films span different genres and feature impressive casts, makers, and production values.
Kerala's Onam season is expected to see intense competition at the box office.
- Who
- Malayalam film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dulquer Salmaan, and Nivin Pauly, along with director Jude Anthany Joseph and actress Vismaya Mohanlal.
- What
- A festive box office clash between new Malayalam film releases during the Onam 2026 season.
- When
- August 20-21, 2026, during Onam 2026; "Thudakkam" has already opened in cinemas.
- Where
- Cinemas in Kerala.
- Why
- Three films headlined by popular Malayalam stars are releasing close together during the festive Onam season, sparking box office competition.
- Event
- Onam 2026 theatrical releases
- Already Released
- "Thudakkam", directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, starring Vismaya Mohanlal
- August 20 Release
- "I'm Game" starring Dulquer Salmaan; "Khalifa" starring Prithviraj Sukumaran
- August 21 Release
- "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit" starring Nivin Pauly
- Market
- Kerala box office
- Key Actors
- Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nivin Pauly