{
  "id": 2979551,
  "title": "Onam 2026: From Khalifa to Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, what to watch in UAE theatres and on OTT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/onam-2026-from-khalifa-to-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-what-to-watch-in-uae",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T08:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/onam-2026-from-khalifa-to-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-what-to-watch-in-uae-theatres-and-on-ott-1.500650330"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Onam 2026 brings a diverse selection of Malayalam movies to UAE theaters and OTT platforms. In theaters, fans can choose from action-packed Khalifa starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, the romantic drama Bethlehem Kudumba Unit led by Nivin Pauly, or the emotionally charged thriller Thudakkam, marking Vismaya Mohanlal's acting debut. For a lighter option, families can enjoy the family-oriented romance of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Post-Onam, Dulquer Salmaan's action thriller I'm Game will release on September 3. OTT platforms offer alternatives such as the romantic comedy Pyaar Prema Kalyanam, the classic Kumbalangi Nights, and the Malayalam favourites Premam and Kumbalangi Nights.",
  "summary": "Onam in the UAE comes with all the familiar festive essentials, a lavish sadya, family gatherings, plenty of payasam and, of course, a Malayalam movie debate. This year, the big screen is serving up a mix of action, family drama and romance, with Prithviraj Sukumaran's Khalifa and Nivin Pauly's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit leading the Onam theatrical line-up. Vismaya Mohanlal's Thudakkam , which…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}