?Machante Maalakha OTT release date: This Malayalam comedy-drama, which hit theaters in February 2025, has secured its digital release just over a month after its theatrical run. Machante Maalakha will be available for streaming on ManoramaMAX on April 4, 2025.
Soubin Shahir stars as Sajeevan, a KSRTC conductor searching for a life partner, while Namitha Pramod plays Bijimol, a medical shop owner and a regular passenger on his bus. Their marriage sets off a series of unexpected events that drive the film's narrative.
Originally set for release on June 14, 2024, the film was later postponed to February 27, 2025. However, upon its release, Machante Maalakha received largely negative reviews.
Machante Maalakha stars Soubin Shahir, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and Namitha Pramod in lead roles. Directed by Boban Samuel and produced by Abraham Mathew, the film features a story by Jexson Antony with a screenplay and dialogues by Ajeesh P. Thomas.
The cinematography is handled by Vivekh Menon, while Ouseppachan has composed the music. Editing is done by Ratheesh Raj, and Sahas Bala serves as the production designer. The film's executive producer is Ameer Cochin, with Deepak Parameshwaran as the production controller and T. M. Rafeeq as the line producer.
Critics described it as a "tone-deaf relic from a past era," with The Times of India highlighting its exaggerated domestic conflicts.?
The News Minute criticised the film for being poorly made and promoting misogynistic propaganda. Additionally, Lensmen Reviews compared it to a daily soap opera with better production quality.
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