The Third Murder: ManoramaMAX OTT Release, Cast & Story
The Third Murder, the Malayalam psychological crime thriller starring Saiju Kurup, Indrans and Vinay Forrt, starts streaming on ManoramaMAX on Friday, 13 November 2026, after its theatrical release on 2 October 2026. Directed by Sunil Ibrahim, the film follows a police investigation into two mysterious deaths that share a disturbing pattern — and a race against time to stop a third.
Movie Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | The Third Murder |
| OTT Premiere | 13 November 2026 (Friday) |
| Platform | ManoramaMAX (India); Simply South (outside India) |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Director | Sunil Ibrahim |
| Lead Cast | Saiju Kurup as DYSP Christy, Indrans as Swamy, Vinay Forrt, Ananya, Leona Lishoy, Manikandan Pattambi, Fara Shibla |
| Genre | Psychological crime thriller |
| Theatrical Release | 2 October 2026 |
The details in this post are drawn from published reports (Pinkvilla, Filmibeat, Esquire India and Andhravilas, 31 October–12 November 2026), and this post is spoiler-free.
The Story of The Third Murder
DYSP Christy (Saiju Kurup) and his team are called in to investigate two mysterious deaths — businessman Boban and peddler Justin — that share an identical, unsettling pattern. With few leads, Christy turns to Swamy (Indrans), a former officer who specialises in serial cases. Their search leads them to a troubled teenager named Aditya and his eccentric father, and as disturbing psychological clues surface, the team races against time to prevent another killing. Reports around the film’s OTT announcement put its IMDb rating at 8.4. For another Malayalam thriller arriving on streaming the same day, see Bandra.
Cast and Director
- Saiju Kurup as DYSP Christy
- Indrans as Swamy
- Vinay Forrt
- Ananya
- Leona Lishoy
- Manikandan Pattambi
- Fara Shibla
- Johny Antony
Sunil Ibrahim directed the film. Saiju Kurup leads the cast as the investigating officer, with Indrans as the retired officer whose experience with serial cases shapes the investigation.
Where to Watch The Third Murder
The Third Murder streams on ManoramaMAX from 13 November 2026 in India, and on Simply South for viewers outside India. For another Malayalam film that reached streaming this week, see Disco.
FAQs
When does The Third Murder release on OTT?
The Third Murder premieres on ManoramaMAX on Friday, 13 November 2026.
Who stars in The Third Murder?
Saiju Kurup as DYSP Christy and Indrans as Swamy, with Vinay Forrt, Ananya, Leona Lishoy, Manikandan Pattambi, Fara Shibla and Johny Antony.
What is The Third Murder about?
DYSP Christy investigates two mysterious deaths with an identical pattern, and with a retired officer’s help, the trail leads to a troubled teenager — as the team races to stop a third murder.
When did The Third Murder release in theatres?
The film released in cinemas on 2 October 2026.
Where can viewers outside India watch The Third Murder?
Outside India, the film streams on Simply South from 13 November 2026.
