Saiju Kurup has a release window for Harivarasanam. Panorama Studios unveiled the film's first look on Instagram on October 27, with a caption asking audiences to watch it in theatres this Makar Sankranthi. The poster itself reads "this Makaravilakku" in Malayalam and carries no numeric date, while reports put the release on January 15, 2027.
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That leaves Harivarasanam as the only one of his six upcoming films with even a reported date. The other five, from a detective comedy that wrapped this month to a third Bharathanatyam film, have no date yet.
Harivarasanam
Rajesh Nair directs the Sabarimala devotional thriller, which we covered when it was announced on October 20. Ampady K wrote the film, going by the poster credit, though some outlets spell the name Dr K Ambadi. Ranjin Raj composes the music and Sajad Kakku shoots it, with Ajeesh Edamon editing. The story follows a father trying to win back his daughter's trust, and Yogi Babu plays a key role. Rajesh Nair has earlier made Salt Mango Tree, Escape from Uganda and Thrissur Pooram.
Director: Rajesh Nair
Writer: Ampady K
Producers: Vinayaka Ajith (Ajith Vinayaka Films), Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak (Panorama Studios)
Co-stars: Yogi Babu, Sithara Vijayan, Sampath Raj, Joy Mathew (reported)
Date: January 15, 2027 (reported); poster says "this Makaravilakku"
Prempaatta
Aamir Pallikkal's Prempaatta, led by Joemon Jyothir, moved out of October earlier this month. Saiju is part of the cast, as per reports.
Director: Aamir Pallikkal
Date: November 27 (reported), no official post yet
Untitled detective comedy
Kanakarajyam director Sagar's detective comedy, produced by Arun Gopy, wrapped around October 18. Dhyan Sreenivasan is also in it, reports say.
Director: Sagar
Producer: Arun Gopy
Status: Wrapped, no title or date yet
Bafana United
Saiju shared the first look of Bafana United on Instagram on October 18. Nazer Irimbiliyam and Dr Haris KT direct the football film, which comes from the makers of Mahal, as per our earlier report.
Directors: Nazer Irimbiliyam, Dr Haris KT
Status: First look out October 18
Date: No date yet
Saakshikal
PS Arjun's Saakshikal had its first look in June 2026 and an Onam poster after that, according to reports. Databases list different release dates, and none of them comes from the makers.
Director: PS Arjun
Date: No date yet
Rasaleela
Rasaleela is the third film in the Bharathanatyam franchise, with Krishnadas Murali directing again. It has only been announced, and reports place it on a 2028 slate.
Director: Krishnadas Murali
Status: Announced
Date: No date yet (2028, reported)
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