Sajin Gopu and Nikhila Vimal star in the Malayalam time-travel comedy Dhoomakethu, which released worldwide in theaters on September 25, 2026. Directed by Sudhi Madison, the film blends sci-fi narrative concepts with humor.
Sajin Gopu and Nikhila Vimal Lead the Cast
Dhoomakethu arrived in cinemas on September 25, 2026. The project pairs lead actors Sajin Gopu and Nikhila Vimal in a narrative built around time travel. The cast also features Shine Tom Chacko, Ganapathi, and Siddharth Bharathan in key supporting roles.
The first-look poster drew attention for its underwater imagery, an unusual visual element within the scope of Malayalam cinema. Released songs and subsequent video assets steadily built online anticipation prior to opening day.
Sudhi Madison Directs the Production
Director Sudhi Madison returns to the director’s chair following Neymar. Production duties are handled by Sameer Thahir, Shyju Khalid, Sajin Ali, and Abbas Thirunavaya under the joint banners of Happy Hours Entertainments and A&HS Production House. The banner collaboration follows their previous work on Sookshmadarsini.
The creative and technical lineup features screenwriters Sonny and Manu paired with cinematographer Jinto George. Music direction is handled by Ankit Menon, while editing is credited to Vivek Harshan. The film’s production design is led by Ouseph John, with audiography by Ranganath Ravee, costumes by Mashar Hamsa, and makeup by R. G. Wayanadan. Antony Thomas serves as the production controller, Steven Kumar handles stunts, Benoy Nambala is the casting director, and Boby Sathyaseelan acts as the chief associate director. Finance control is managed by Shoukath Kallus, with sound mix by Vishnu Sujathan, design by YellowTooths, stills by Serene Babu, and promo stills captured by Vishnu Thandassery and Rohit K. Suresh. Nishanth S. Pillai and Vasudevan V. U. complete the crew as associate directors, alongside DI services by Color Planet Studios and visual effects delivered by Pictorial VFX and Prolab VFX, with Athira Diljith managing public relations. The film is distributed by Bhavana Release.
Sneak Peek Video Showcases Comedy
Following its theatrical release, the creative team released an engaging sneak peek video showcasing a comedic dialogue exchange from the feature.