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Vaazha II Sets May 8 Streaming Debut on JioHotstar

The quick OTT window extends the Malayalam blockbuster’s reach to new viewers across India.

Overview

  • Vaazha II, which JioHotstar confirmed for a Friday, May 8 premiere, will stream in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada.
  • The sequel emerged as Kerala’s top-grossing film, with reports citing more than ₹120 crore in-state and over 80 lakh tickets sold.
  • Directed by Savin SA and written by Vipin Das, the coming-of-age drama follows four friends played by Hashir H., Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy and Vinayak V., with a large supporting cast.
  • Following the theatrical run and OTT announcement, writer Vipin Das revealed Vaazha 3: Biopic of a Billion Girls, to be directed by Viswan Sreejith with production planned next year.
  • The streaming launch gives audiences who missed the theatrical release a fast, multi-language on-ramp, a strategy platforms use to turn regional hits into broader national viewership.