Malayalam cinema has a long love affair with the medical thriller genre — but Dose, starring Siju Wilson and directed by Abhilash R Nair, is earning early praise for doing something harder than it looks: standing apart from the crowd.

Released in theaters on May 22, 2026, the film hit screens with solid buzz, and social media has been quick to weigh in.

What Is Dose About?

Dose revolves around Dr. Prakash, a pulmonologist who investigates a string of suspicious deaths at his hospital. Teaming up with a troubled officer, he uncovers dark secrets that put both their lives at risk.

Alongside Siju Wilson in the lead role, the mystery thriller also stars Ashwin Kumar, Drishya Reghunath, Krisha Kurup, Jagadish, and Rony David in key roles.

Detail	Info
Film	Dose
Genre	Medical Suspense Thriller
Director	Abhilash R Nair
Lead Actor	Siju Wilson
Release Date	May 22, 2026
Music	Gopi Sundar
Language	Malayalam

What Twitter Is Saying About Dose

The audience verdict is in — and it’s largely positive. Here’s the pulse from social media:

Lived up to its trailer. One viewer stated that Dose, much like its well-received trailer, delivered impressively, and although Malayalam cinema has seen several medical thrillers, the film managed to stand apart by creating an engaging and effective thriller atmosphere throughout — making it a solid theatrical experience.

Proper twists, no boring patches. Another netizen mentioned they enjoyed it as a proper medical suspense thriller with tension-filled moments and interesting twists, noting the screenplay remained engaging throughout without becoming boring, while praising Siju Wilson for a convincing performance and saying the climax portions worked well.

Zero expectations, maximum satisfaction. A third user described Dose as a twist-packed medical thriller that stayed engaging throughout its runtime, praising both Siju Wilson and Jagadish’s performances while highlighting Gopi Sundar’s fiery background score for elevating several moments — adding they entered with zero expectations but came out satisfied.

Direction is the real hero. Another viewer praised director Abhilash R Nair, stating that his strong direction played a major role in making the film impactful and engaging, and that though they had expectations after the teaser, they didn’t anticipate such an impressive overall experience.

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Why Dose Stands Out

Medical thrillers as a subgenre live or die by two things — pacing and the believability of their twist. Based on early reactions, Dose nails both. The combination of a pulmonologist protagonist, hospital-set mystery, and a corrupt system angle gives it a freshness that audiences are clearly responding to. Gopi Sundar’s background score — a frequent highlight in reviews — only sharpens the tension.

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FAQs

Q: Is Dose worth watching in theaters?

Based on early audience reactions, yes — viewers are calling it a gripping, twist-filled medical thriller that holds your attention from start to finish.