Missed catching it on the big screen? You’re in luck — Atharvaa’s nostalgic romantic drama is heading to your living room sooner than most expected.
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When And Where To Watch
According to the listing on Netflix, Idhayam Murali is set to begin streaming on Friday, August 7, 202. The film’s page on the streaming platform currently shows it as “Coming on Friday,” indicating its digital premiere will take place around four weeks after its theatrical release on July 10</cite>.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Theatrical Release | July 10, 2026 |
| OTT Platform | Netflix |
| OTT Release Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Director | Aakash Baskaran |
| Lead Actor | Atharvaa |
| Genre | Coming-of-age romantic drama |
The Story And Cast
Atharvaa plays the central character, Idhaya, alongside Preity Mukhundhan, Kayadu Lohar, Malavika Mohanan, Natty Subramaniam, Ramki, Rakshan, Dravid Selvam, Sudhakar, and Niharika NM, with Fahadh Faasil making an extended cameo appearance. The film explores themes of silent emotions, self-discovery, second chances, and family expectations</cite>.
An interesting footnote adds extra buzz to the release. The project also marks Thaman S’s return to acting after 22 years, alongside composing the film’s music.
How It Performed In Theatres
Within five days, the movie, riding high on positive word-of-mouth, had already earned Rs 18 crore at the ticket windows, despite facing tough competition from bigger releases like Dhamaal 4. However, given the film’s budget of around Rs 30-plus crore, it needed to sustain momentum in the following days to turn a profit for the makers.
Behind The Scenes
Co-written and directed by Aakash Baskaran in his directorial debut, the film was also produced by him under the Dawn Pictures banner, with cinematography handled by Manoj Paramahamsa and CH Sai.
Atharvaa continues building a career defined by genre-hopping roles across Tamil cinema, and this OTT premiere gives the coming-of-age drama a second wind with audiences who missed it in theatres.
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FAQs
Q1. When does Idhayam Murali release on OTT?
It is set to stream on Netflix starting Friday, August 7, 2026.
Q2. Who plays the lead role in Idhayam Murali?
Atharvaa plays the central character Idhaya, alongside Preity Mukhundhan and Kayadu Lohar.





