Tovino Thomas' Nadikar Now Available On OTT: When And Where To Watch
Starring Tovino Thomas and Bhavana, the 2024 Malayalam film arrived on digital platforms almost 15 months after hitting theatres.
Tovino Thomas' 2024 Malayalam film Nadikar has finally arrived on OTT, ending a long period of uncertainty for fans. Directed by Jean Paul Lal, aka Lal Jr., the film started streaming on Saina Play from August 8 this year, nearly 15 months after its theatrical release on May 3 last year.
When it first hit cinemas, Nadikar struggled to find success and ended up being a rare flop for Tovino Thomas. Despite its poor box-office performance, the mystery around its OTT debut kept the film in the conversation for over a year. With the digital premiere now live, audiences have a fresh chance to judge the satirical drama for themselves.
Long Road to Digital Release
The delay in Nadikar's OTT release was unusual, especially in an era where films often hit streaming platforms within weeks of their theatrical run. For over a year, there was little to no news about when the movie would arrive online.
That silence was broken when Saina Play announced the release date on social media, writing: 'HE WAIT IS ALMOST OVERRRRR….!!!!! Nadikar is all set to make its OTT debut. The countdown begins. Streaming soon on Saina Play. Just One More Day To Go! NADIKAR – Streams Tomorrow On Saina Play! Get ready for a layered tale of fame, identity and everything in between."
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The film is now available in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, giving it a wider audience than during its initial release.
Story of Fame and Downfall
Nadikar follows the journey of David Padikkal, a hugely popular Malayalam superstar whose arrogance and ego spiral out of control after tasting success. His career soon takes a hit, with box-office failures piling up.
In a bid to save his career, David reaches out to Ann Bava (Bhavana), a fellow actor and his former girlfriend, for help.
The film portrays David's battle to regain his stardom while confronting his flaws. It mixes moments of humour, drama and introspection, showing the struggles of a celebrity whose fame begins to fade.
Divya Pillai plays David's wife, Stella Padikkal, while Soubin Shahir, Balu Varghese, Suresh Krishna, Maala Parvathy and Althaf Salim feature in key supporting roles. Special appearances from Lal, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Shine Tom Chacko add extra star power.
Behind the Scenes
Written by Suvin Somasekharan and directed by Lal Jr., the movie is a satirical take on the fragile nature of stardom. Tovino Thomas delivers a performance that balances the charm of a superstar with the vulnerability of someone facing career collapse. Music is composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair, cinematography is handled by Alby and editing is by Ratheesh Raj.
Although Nadikar failed to make an impact in theatres, it received moderate reviews from critics.
Now, with its OTT release, the film has a second chance to connect with viewers who may have missed it on the big screen.
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August 11, 2025, 15:31 IST
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