Karakkam May 8 release: Malayalam's first musical horror comedy eyes screens
Synopsis
Malayalam cinema may be about to get its first musical horror comedy — and if distributor Phars Films' social media post is anything to go by, Karakkam could hit screens as early as 8 May. With Prithviraj Sukumaran having shared its first look and Sam C. S. on the score, the film is already generating serious pre-release buzz.
Key Takeaways
Karakkam is reportedly set to release on 8 May 2025 , based on a poster shared by distributor Phars Films — though no official confirmation has been issued.
The film is billed as Malayalam cinema's first musical horror comedy , directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian .
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran shared the film's first look, amplifying pre-release excitement.
Music composer Sam C.
S. handles both the background score and songs.
The cast includes Sreenath Bhasi , Femina George , Sidharth Bharathan , Shaun Romy , and Bijukuttan , among others.
Malayalam cinema's first musical horror comedy, Karakkam, is reportedly set to release on 8 May 2025, according to a poster shared by well-known distribution firm Phars Films on its social media channels. The film is directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian and produced under Krownstars Entertainment and Black Turtle Productions. However, no official confirmation from the makers has been issued as of 1 May 2025.
What Phars Films Posted
The distribution firm took to its social media timelines with a poster of the film, captioning it:
Point of View
Designed to test audience response before committing. What is notable here is the genre claim: Malayalam cinema has produced horror comedies before, but the 'musical horror comedy' tag is a deliberate differentiator in an increasingly crowded OTT-first landscape. With Sam C. S. — whose Vikram score was a pan-India phenomenon — attached to the music, Karakkam is betting that audio-driven buzz can do for a mid-budget Malayalam film what it did for Tamil blockbusters. The real question is whether the theatrical window holds or whether an OTT deal accelerates the timeline.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Karakkam releasing in cinemas?
Karakkam is reportedly set to release on 8 May 2025, based on a poster shared by distribution firm Phars Films. However, the makers have not issued an official confirmation of the date as of 1 May 2025.
What is Karakkam about?
Karakkam follows a group of young friends whose lives are thrown into chaos when five spirits from another era enter their world, blending horror with humour. The film is billed as Malayalam cinema's first musical horror comedy.
Who is directing Karakkam?
Karakkam is directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian, best known for directing Charles Enterprises. The script is a collaboration between Nipin Narayanan, Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian, and Arjun Narayanan, with the story written by Dhanush Varghese.
Who is in the cast of Karakkam?
The film stars Sreenath Bhasi, Femina George, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Sidharth Bharathan, Shaun Romy, Bijukuttan, Manikandan R. Achari, and Midhutty, among others.
Who is composing the music for Karakkam?
South Indian music composer Sam C. S. is handling both the background score and songs for Karakkam. Lyrics are contributed by Anwar Ali, Vinayak Sasikumar, Muhsin Parari, and Hareesh Mohanan.
