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Dridam OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 8 May 2026 |
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| OTT / digital release (India) | 12 June 2026 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 35 days |
| Streaming now on | JioHotstar |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Dridam story (no spoilers)
Dridam is a Malayalam crime thriller set in what looks like a quiet police station. SI Vijay Radhakrishnan, played by Shane Nigam, arrives there expecting routine duty, but the discovery of human remains turns the station into the centre of a murder investigation. The department gives him just one week to solve the case, and the pressure builds from both his superiors and a worried public demanding quick justice. Working alongside ASI Krishnan Kurup (Shobi Thilakan) and a team of CPOs including Satyan (Dinesh Prabhakar), Anand (Nandan Unni), Vidya Jayachandran (Saniya Fathima), Remya Surendran (Krishna Prabha) and Bibish (Vinod Bose), Vijay has to piece together what happened before time runs out. The film’s tagline, “PROTECT. SERVE. SURVIVE.”, hints at the tension between duty and self-preservation. Directed by Martin Joseph and running 127 minutes, Dridam is a grounded procedural that leans on the clock and the characters’ conflicting priorities rather than big action set pieces.
Should you watch Dridam?
Watch it for
- Shane Nigam leads as SI Vijay Radhakrishnan, a police officer under a one-week deadline to solve a murder after human remains are found at his station.
- The film is a crime thriller directed by Martin Joseph, built around department pressure and public demand for swift justice rather than flashy action.
- The supporting cast includes Shobi Thilakan as ASI Krishnan Kurup and Dinesh Prabhakar as CPO Satyan, with a full police team that grounds the investigation.
- At 127 minutes, Dridam is a tight procedural that fits an evening viewing without a long runtime commitment.
Skip it if
- You prefer crime thrillers with big action sequences; Dridam focuses on a week-long investigation and station politics.
- You want a light or family-friendly watch; the film is rated U/A 16+ and deals with human remains and murder.
- You dislike ticking-clock plots where the lead is constantly under pressure from superiors and the public.
Dridam cast
Shane Nigamas SI Vijay Radhakrishnan
Dinesh Prabhakaras CPO Satyan
Nandan Unnias CPO Anand
Saniya Fathimaas CPO Vidya Jayachandran
Krishna Prabhaas CPO Remya Surendran
Kottayam Rameshas Balan Nair
Sreedhanya Thekkedathas Vijay's mother
Bitto Davisas Sabu
Mathew Vargheseas Dysp Alex Jacob
Prasant Muralias SaneeshDridam movie details
| Director | Martin Joseph |
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| Writer | Linto Devasia, Jomon John |
| Music | Sreerag Saji |
| Cinematography | PM Unnikrishnan |
| Producer | Mukesh R. Mehta, C. V. Sarathi |
| Release date | 8 May 2026 |
| Runtime | 2h 7m (127 minutes) |
| Original language | Malayalam |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Malayalam |
| Original title | ദൃഢം |
| Certificate (India) | U/A 16+ |
| Worldwide box office | $77,048 (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Dridam family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the U/A 16+ certificate and the crime-thriller genre, which involves murder and human remains. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Dridam is a straightforward crime thriller that uses a one-week deadline and a police-station setting to build tension. Shane Nigam’s SI Vijay Radhakrishnan anchors a cast of officers who feel like a real team, and the 127-minute runtime keeps the focus on the investigation. It won’t satisfy viewers looking for action, but it works as a grounded procedural.
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Officer on DutyFrequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dridam online in India?
Dridam is available on JioHotstar in India, with both subscription and free streaming options listed.
When is Dridam releasing on OTT?
Dridam releases on JioHotstar in India on 12 June 2026.
When is Dridam releasing in theatres?
Dridam releases in Indian theatres on 8 May 2026.
Who is in the cast of Dridam?
The cast includes Shane Nigam as SI Vijay Radhakrishnan, Shobi Thilakan as ASI Krishnan Kurup, Dinesh Prabhakar as CPO Satyan, Nandan Unni as CPO Anand, Saniya Fathima as CPO Vidya Jayachandran, Krishna Prabha as CPO Remya Surendran, Vinod Bose as CPO Bibish, and Kottayam Ramesh as Balan Nair.
What is the runtime and certificate of Dridam?
Dridam runs 127 minutes and is rated U/A 16+ in India.
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