Orijinal (2026)
Orijinal is a Malayalam time-travel thriller written and directed by Ramees, with Sreenath Bhasi in the lead. The teaser presents Bhasi in two distinct looks, and coverage of the film describes a mix of time travel, fantasy, humour, suspense and emotional drama; the story itself has not been detailed. Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Rajesh Madhavan, Saaf Boi, Binu Pappu, Femina George and Sreekanth Vettiyar are also in the cast. The film is produced under the MAZ Media and Ziku Films banners, with Harshad as co-producer and Ashra Mohammed as executive producer. Electronic Kili composes the music, Fahad Fatli is the cinematographer and Shafique Mohamed Ali the editor. Orijinal opened in theatres on 23 October 2026.
- Release date
- 23 Oct 2026
- Directed by
- Ramees
- Starring
- Sreenath Bhasi, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Rajesh Madhavan, Saaf Boi
- Music
- Electronic Kili
- Produced by
- Harshad and Ashra Mohammed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Genre
- Thriller
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Certificate
- U/A 13+
- Box office
- ₹0.58 Cr worldwide
Orijinal Cast
- Saaf Boi
- Sreekanth Vettiyar
- Gokulan
- Aneesh G
- Salim Hassan
- Dinesh Prabhakar
- Rajesh Paravoor
- Shameer
- Subin Tarzan
- Arun Pradeep
Crew
- Director
- Ramees
- Writer
- Ramees
- Producer
- Harshad (Co-producer), Ashra Mohammed (Executive producer)
- Music
- Electronic Kili
- Cinematography
- Fahad Fatli
- Editing
- Shafique Mohamed Ali
Orijinal Review
REVIEWSOrijinal review: Sreenath Bhasi's time-travel tale of two selves
Ramees's debut uses time travel to ask what it costs to succeed with someone else's ideas, and Sreenath Bhasi's double act carries it. Rating: 3/5.
Orijinal Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | Kerala | India gross | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1* | 23 Oct 2026 | 0.14 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Day 2* | 24 Oct 2026 | 0.27 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
| Day 3* | 25 Oct 2026 | 0.38 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Day 4* | 26 Oct 2026 | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| Total | 0.43 | 0.58 | ||
Figures in ₹ crore. * Early estimate. Figures are trade-tracker estimates; no source page could be opened to confirm them yet.
Release dates & where to watch
- Theatrical release
- 23 Oct 2026
Latest Orijinal News
- REVIEWS
Orijinal review: Sreenath Bhasi's time-travel tale of two selves
Ramees's debut uses time travel to ask what it costs to succeed with someone else's ideas, and Sreenath Bhasi's double act carries it. Rating: 3/5.
MOVIESFriday release guide: what to know before you book Orijinal or Udumbanchola
A first-time director, a double role and an October 29 Gulf date: what to know about Friday's two new Malayalam releases.
MOVIESOrijinal final mix done: Sreenath Bhasi plays a double role in Oct 23 film
Ramees's time-travel thriller opens the same Friday as Udumbanchola Vision, before Sreenath plays Xavi in Bachelor Party D'eux.
TRAILERS418 Malayalam trailer: Prashanth Neel's horror film opens in Kerala Oct 23
Kirtan Nadagouda's debut gets its first Malayalam trailers and joins Orijinal and Udumbanchola Vision on a crowded October 23.
OTTDhoomakethu on Netflix Oct 23: Sajin Gopu's time-loop comedy in five languages
Netflix confirms the date for Sudhi Maddison's film, which lands on the day Sreenath Bhasi's time-travel thriller Orijinal opens in theatres.
MOVIESPradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar heads to Tamil theatres after its Netflix run
Parvathy Thiruvothu's police thriller, streaming since October 9, gets a Tamil theatrical release on the day Mathew Thomas's Udumbanchola Vision opens.
TRAILERSTitans release teaser is out, with bookings open for the Oct 22 release
Prince Joy's film opens release week a day before Udumbanchola Vision and Orijinal, and six weeks before Jayasurya's Mayan: Chapter 1.
MOVIESUdumbanchola Vision, Titans, Orijinal: three Malayalam films in three days
Salaam Bukhari's long-delayed debut leads off a crowded week, with Sreenath Bhasi in two of the three films.
Orijinal: frequently asked questions
When was Orijinal released?
Orijinal was released in theatres on 23 October 2026.
Who directed Orijinal?
Orijinal is directed by Ramees.
Who is in the cast of Orijinal?
Orijinal stars Sreenath Bhasi, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Rajesh Madhavan, Saaf Boi, Binu Pappu and Femina George, among others.
Who composed the music for Orijinal?
The music of Orijinal is composed by Electronic Kili.
What is the box office collection of Orijinal?
Orijinal has collected ₹0.58 Cr worldwide, including ₹0.43 Cr in Kerala, based on the figures in our tracker.
What is the runtime of Orijinal?
Orijinal runs for 2 hours 12 minutes.