# Paathirathri OTT Release Date Confirmed — Here’s When & Where to Stream This Gripping Malayalam Night Thriller

URL: https://technosports.co.in/paathirathri-ott-release-date-confirmed-heres/  
Published: 2026-02-17  
Updated: 2026-02-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Missed it in theatres? No worries — the wait is almost over. The Malayalam action crime thriller *Paathirathri*, starring [Soubin Shahir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soubin_Shahir) and Navya Nair, is officially heading to OTT on **February 20, 2026**, and Malayalam cinema fans already have it marked on their watchlists.

## Paathirathri OTT Release: All Details at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Film Title** | Paathirathri |
| **Language** | Malayalam |
| **Theatrical Release** | October 17, 2025 |
| **OTT Platform** | ZEE5 (Malayalam) |
| **OTT Premiere Date** | February 20, 2026 |
| **Director** | Ratheena PT |
| **Writer** | Shaji Maraad |
| **Lead Cast** | Soubin Shahir, Navya Nair |
| **Producer** | Dr. K.V. Abdul Nazar & Ashiya Nazar (Benzy Productions) |
| **Music** | Jakes Bejoy |
| **Cinematography** | Shehnad Jalal |
| **Editor** | Sreejith Sarang |

## What Is Paathirathri About?

Picture this: two police officers who genuinely can’t stand each other — forced together on night patrol duty. That’s the tense, crackling premise of *Paathirathri* (which translates to “midnight” in Malayalam).

During one of their patrols, they witness a crime. They fail to report it in time. Now both officers are implicated, and the only way out is to investigate together — uncovering a dangerous truth that threatens not just their careers, but their personal lives and very existence. As the tension of the investigation mounts, the film also peels back the **personal demons** each officer carries quietly within themselves.

It’s a taut, character-driven night thriller with just the right amount of pressure in every frame.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1080-1024x576.png)

## The Director & A-List Ensemble

*Paathirathri* marks only the **second directorial venture** of Ratheena PT, whose debut was the acclaimed *Puzhu* (2022), which starred Mammootty and Parvathy Thiruvothu. That’s a strong creative pedigree to build from.

The supporting cast is equally stacked — Sunny Wayne, Ann Augustine, Athmiya Rajan, Achyuth Kumar, Indrans, Harisree Ashokan, and Aadukalam Naren all appear in key roles, making this one ensemble-heavy watch. ZEE5 Malayalam announced the premiere excitedly, calling it *“the night that stays with you”* — and honestly, that’s a tagline you don’t forget easily.

If you enjoy gripping South Indian OTT thrillers, also check out TechnoSports’ guide to [Suzhal: The Vortex Season 2 OTT release](https://technosports.co.in/suzhal-the-vortex-season-2-ott-release-date/) — another crime thriller fans are loving right now.

## FAQs

### **Q1. Where can I watch Paathirathri online?**

 Paathirathri is streaming exclusively on ZEE5 Malayalam from February 20, 2026 — a ZEE5 subscription is required to watch it online.

###    **Q2. Who directed Paathirathri and what is it about?**

 Paathirathri is directed by Ratheena PT and follows two rival police officers who witness a crime on night patrol and must investigate together to save their careers and lives.