Why Mollywood is betting big on major Onam releases this year

The Malayalam film industry is betting on a bumper Onam season with ₹150 crore at stake. Jude Anthany Joseph's Thudakkam released on August 7, 2026, while other major films arrive later this month. B. Rakesh said, "The industry has high expectations on the festival releases," as theatres expect more family audiences.