Ashakal Aayiram starring Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram in the lead roles was released in theaters on February 6, 2026. The family comedy-drama is now all set to make its online debut. Here are the OTT details.
Cast and Crew of Aashaakal Aayiram
Ashakal Aayiram stars Jayaram and stars Kalidas Jayaram in lead roles, reuniting on the big screen after 2003’s Ente Veedu Appuvinteyam. Apart from the lead pair, the film also stars Asha Sharath, Sharaf U Dheen, Ishani Krishna, Anand Manmadhan, Ramesh Pisharody, Dilip Menon and many others in lead roles.
Yes. Directed by Prajeeth, the film is written by Jude Anthony Joseph and Aravind Rajendran. It is produced by Gokulam Gopalan and Krishnamurthy under the banner of Sri Gokulam Movies, with Sanal Dev handling the music and background score.
The film is edited by Shafique VB, with Swaroop Philip as cinematographer.
When and where to watch Aashakaal Aayiram
Ashakal Aayiram It is scheduled to premiere on OTT platform ZEE5 and will start streaming from April 17, 2026. The official update was shared on its social media handles. The post was captioned, “A father and son duo. Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram are bringing magic together on screen. Don’t miss the premiere of ‘Aashakala Aayiram’ Malayalam on ZEE5 on 17th April.”
Here is the post:
Aashakaal Aayiram Official Trailer and Storyline
Ashakal Aayiram is the story of a young Ajeesh Hariharan, who dreams of becoming a film star but faces many unexpected obstacles in his journey. His father, Hariharan, who has always opposed his passion for cinema, is one of the biggest challenges he has to face.
As the young man struggles to prove himself, the story explores his determination, sacrifices and the emotional conflict between achieving his dreams and meeting his family’s expectations. Along the way, he faces moments of failure and self-doubt that test his resolve. However, his passion for acting helps him move ahead despite setbacks.
Ultimately, the journey becomes not just about fame, but about believing in yourself and achieving your dreams.
Jayaram’s next film
Jayaram She is next set to be seen in the lead role in Kaara, starring Dhanush and Mamita Baiju. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the film is expected to feature the Kantara actor as the lead antagonist and is slated to release on April 30, 2026.
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