Cinema VinesMalayalam crime thriller "Uyir" has now made its way to digital screens after a brief theatrical run. The film, directed by M. Padmakumar and produced by Santhosh Thrivikraman under Wow Cinemas, premiered in cinemas on 26 June 2026 and is now streaming on JioHotstar from 4 August 2026. Viewers can watch the original Malayalam version or choose from dubbed editions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
The story follows probationary police officer SI Ajeeb, played by Roshan Mathew, who is posted in a small town on the Kerala‑Karnataka border. Ajeeb’s routine life is disrupted when a decomposed body of an unidentified woman is found in a well. With no clues and little institutional backing, he embarks on a grueling investigation that slowly unravels a web of secrets. Supporting him is ASI Joy, portrayed by Baiju Santhosh, while Athulya Chandra plays Shehna and Shruthy Menon appears as Shobha.
Other key players include Vineeth Thattil David as Sub Inspector Nandakumar, Santhosh Thrivikraman as CI Shivakumar, and a host of character actors such as Saiyami Kher, Vinod Sagar, Shaju Sreedhar, Srikant Murali and Divya M. Nair. The screenplay and dialogues were crafted by Nikhil K. Menon and Shaji Marad, with the story credited to Anshad S. Ajay David Kachappilly handled cinematography, Ranjan Abraham edited the film, and Manikandan Ayyappa composed the score.
After completing its theatrical stint, "Uyir" offers audiences the chance to follow SI Ajeeb’s relentless pursuit of truth from the comfort of their homes. The film’s release on JioHotstar a little over five weeks after its cinema debut provides a convenient platform for fans of Malayalam cinema and crime dramas alike to experience the mystery in multiple languages.
