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Mollywood Stars' Comedy Fails Theatrically but Finds Redemption on Streaming
11 Oct
Summary
- Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira flopped at the box office in August 2025
- But the film is now in Netflix's Top 10 in India and 7 other countries
- Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan's comedy has found its audience on OTT
In August 2025, Mollywood stars Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan had back-to-back releases, with Kalyani's Malayalam film Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira arriving just a day after her blockbuster Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. While Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra was a massive hit, Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira flopped at the box office, earning just 2.14 crores against a rumored budget of around 30 crores.
However, the comedy drama has now found redemption through its OTT release on Netflix. As of October 11th, 2025, the film is currently ranked 4th on Netflix's Top 10 list in India for two consecutive weeks. Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira has also made it to the Top 10 lists in seven other countries, including the Middle East and regions with a significant Malayali diaspora, such as the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. The film has even found an audience in neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
Despite its theatrical failure, Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira's success on Netflix proves that the quirky comedy has resonated with audiences on the streaming platform, showcasing the power of OTT platforms in reviving underperforming films and connecting them with their intended audience.
