Naslen’s ‘Mollywood Times’ is all set to make its digital debut after completing its theatrical run.Directed by: Abhinav Sunder Nayakthe coming-of-age drama was released in theaters on June 5 this year and received good reviews from the audience. Viewers who missed the film on the big screen will soon get a chance to watch it from the comfort of their homes.
Where to stream ‘Mollywood Times’
The makers have officially confirmed that Mollywood Times will start streaming on JioHotstar from July 3, 2026. Sharing the announcement on social media, the team described the film as “A love-hate letter to Malayalam cinema.”The film centers on Vineeth Madhavan, played by Naslen. Since childhood, Vineeth dreamed of becoming one of the youngest and most popular directors in the Malayalam film industry.His passion lies in creating horror films with intense storytelling and solid technical execution. However, the road to achieving that dream is far from easy. Director Abhinav Sunder Nayak examines the difficulties faced by newcomers in the film industry.
The film started with a decent opening at the box office
“Mollywood Times” registered a respectable opening when it hit the theaters. According to Sacnilk estimates, the film earned Rs 1.80 crore nett in India on its opening day. The collection comes from 954 shows across the country.The show on Day 1 took the gross collection in India to Rs 2.09 crore. Since it was the opening day, the total net collection in India also stood at Rs 1.80 crore.
ETimes verdict for ‘Mollywood Times’
Reviewing the film, ETimes wrote, “Abhinav, who co-wrote it with Ramu Sunil, gives a refreshingly real take on life’s struggles. It’s refreshing because, while it quickly descends into darkness, the writers keep the narrative going happily and the hero never thinks of giving up on his dreams or really compromising on his principles. So the ideas are compelling, but the storytelling starts to feel awkward, especially in the second half. The many obstacles that come in the way of Vineeth’s dreams are just from the different way Mollywood works and it’s tiring. The SC/ST privilege segments feel strangely tone-deaf and unnecessary.With the OTT premiere now confirmed, ‘Mollywood Times’ is set to reach a wider audience and is expected to garner a cult fan base like Abhinav’s previous film ‘Mukundan Unni Associates’.